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Ptarmigan Hill

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Intermediate Snowshoe – Round trip from Vail Pass

From the new Vail Pass rest area we will head South into Wilder Gulch then west to Forest Service road 747.1 for a 5.8 mile out and back trip.

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Mark Wolf
Mark Wolf
Primary Leader
  • Mon, Mar 9, 2026
  • Denver
  • Snowshoeing
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.8 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 804 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,283 ft
  • Pace: 1.3 mph average

tknone

Wooly Mammoth Park and Ride at 7am for a 7:15 departure. Text 3035220891 if you have problems that morning. The drive is 140 miles round trip or about $40 per car. ALSO, there is a $10 per person fee payable at the parking area where the snowshoe starts. Please be aware.

Route/Place

Ptarmigan Hill

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Snowshoes and spikes

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