Thorodin Mountain

The "Thorodin Mountain Trail" is not on maps and is not an official GGSP Trail. The trail starts in GGSP north of where Mule Deer Trail crosses Gap Road and is signed to lead to the Hansen Guest House.  But at about 39.87405, -105.42936, the trail splits and the left trail is Thorodin Trail. Step over a few small blocking logs and follow a well-used, steep trail all the way to the summit. However, once the rocks are reached it is easy to lose the trail. There are well-placed cairns along the way so if you miss a cairn, go back and find the prior cairn. 

There is no parking on the road. Best alternative is the parking area near the back of Tremont Mountain at 39.521817, -105.254222.  Then walk downhill/SSE a bit to Mule Deer Trail, turn right and follow that around and across Gap Road to the trail junction.

Once at the base of the mountain there are good scrambling and easy climbing opportunities across its numerous prominences. 

Bring a helmet because there is much deadfall and many low tree branches all around the boulders making up the mountain. 

• Suitable Activities: Climbing, Hiking, Scrambling, Snowshoeing
• Snowshoeing Category: Intermediate
• Seasons: Year-round
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• Avalanche Terrain Rating Simple View avalanche forecast.

• Length: 4.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
• High Point: 10,540 ft

• Land Manager: Colorado Parks & Wildlife
  Boulder Ranger District (ARNF)
• Parking Permit Required: State Parks Entrance Fee / Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12