Shrine Mountain

The Hut collection near the top of the mountain is still sometimes referred to as "Shrine Mountain Inn," but there is no hotel, only rental huts.  Many off-trail out-and-back opportunities available all over the mountain  especially from the huts.  Colorado Trail Segment 8 passes nearby.

The usual hike/snowshoe/ski up is on the Shrine Mountain Ridge Trail.  Parking and TH are accessed on Shrine Pass Rd from the I-70 Exit 190 /Vail Pass.  The road up to the huts closes seasonally.  There is day-use parking but a hut reservation includes free parking for the time you are there.  A large rest area with restroom is adjacent to the parking area.

Shrine Mountain offers privately-owned hut rentals all year through the 10th Mountain Division Hut system.  Call for information at +1-970-925-5775.

Cabins are 2.7 miles from the trailhead and about 900 feet elevation gain into beautiful scenery. There are nice touring areas around the huts. 

Cabins have all the amenities of home, including electricity, hot water, flush toilets, showers, propane stove/oven, refrigerator (upstairs only) and wood or propane stove for heat.

Each cabin has a capacity of 12 people. Chuck's and Walter's Cabins are divided into two levels that hold 6 people each, one upstairs and one downstairs. 

• Suitable Activities: Backcountry Nordic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding, Family, Hiking, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing
• Snowshoeing Category: Basic
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast
• View avalanche forecast.

• Difficulty: Moderate
• High Point: 11,881 ft

• Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
  Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District (WRNF)
• Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12