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Snowshoeing: Colorado

Quick Facts

Arapaho Pass Road

Beginning Elevation: 8,700 Feet (2652 Meters)
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain: 1,460 Feet (445 Meters)
Ending Elevation: 10,160 Feet (3097 Meters)
Length: 10 Miles (16.67 Kilometers) to Buckingham Campground
Recommended Season: Winter to Early Spring
Usage: Moderate to Heavy
USGS Maps: Nederland, East Portal


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General Description

Start West on the unplowed road leading out of the parking area. At 0.8 mile take the right fork which leads to Buckingham Campground. It has a gradual grade although it may be windblown and icy in patches. From the campground the return trip is a gentle 5 miles back to the parking area.

Directions from Eldora: Start at the west end of town.



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Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Cross-country Skiing Arapaho Pass Road
Yes
ICON Snowshoeing
Yes



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Visitor Information:

Colorado Tourism Office, 1625 Broadway, Suite 1700 , Denver, CO, 80202, Phone: 800-COLORADO






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