North Tenmile Creek Trail

Trip

Intermediate Snowshoe – North Tenmile Creek Trail

High-ish altitude near Frisco starting out at 9k' and mostly out of the winds. Snowshoe/spike/hike up the tree-covered valley trail next to streambed.

  • Mon, May 4, 2026
  • Denver
  • Snowshoeing
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
  • Pace: 1.2-1.5 mph

This is reasonably paced training "hike" in prep of summer goals of being at altitude while enjoying a buffer from the weather.  Pace will be 1.2 mph (snowshoes) to 1.6 mph spikes/hike.  This trail will be smashed down this weekend prior to hike.  Distance will depend on how many participants.

If this trail is not a fit, another one will be substituted.

Time will depend on weather throughout the day, hwvr prepare to meet at Woolly Mammoth at 5:30 am when the sun rises. 

Route/Place

North Tenmile Creek Trail


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Snowshoes must be strapped to your pack and spikes in pack.

Leader(s) carry nothing such as safety and comfort gear for any participant.

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