Intermediate Snowshoe – Windy Ridge Bristlecone Pine Scenic Area

Trip

Intermediate Snowshoe – Windy Ridge Bristlecone Pine Scenic Area

We'll snowshoe up to Dolly Varden Gulch near the Mineral Park mine below 1000 year old bristlecone pines. If weather conditions and wind permit, we can add 1 roundtrip mile and 700' of elevation to get up close the bristlecones.

  • Sat, Dec 6, 2025
  • Denver
  • Snowshoeing
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 620 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,365 ft
  • Pace: 500' ft/hr

Meeting place:  The Fort Restaurant - 19192 CO-8, Morrison, CO 80465

Meeting Time:  7:45 am

Route/Place

Windy Ridge Bristlecone Pine Scenic Area


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Snowshoes, poles with baskets

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