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Saint Elmo


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Saint Elmo

Saint Elmo is a ghost town in Chaffee County Founded in 1880. It lies in the heart of the Sawatch Range, 20 miles southwest of Buena Vista and sits at an elevation of 9,961 feet.

Saint Elmo to Tin Cup Pass.  6 miles (one way), 2,000 ft elevation gain.  This pass is located west of the town of St. Elmo.  Primarily an ATV route but could be hiked or skied.

Saint Elmo to Hancock Pass.  7.4 miles (one way), 2,000 ft elevation gain.  

  • Suitable Activities: Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding, Hiking, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing
  • Snowshoeing Category: Beginner
  • Seasons: Year-round, January, February, March
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  • Avalanche Terrain Rating Simple View avalanche forecast.
  • Difficulty: Mod A
  • Length: 12.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
  • 12,000 ft
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  • St. Elmo to Tin Cup Pass
  • St. Elmo to Hancock Pass
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