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Quick Facts

Mitchell Creek Loop

Beginning Elevation: 10,137 Feet (3159.9 Meters)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Elevation Gain: 543 Feet (169.3 Meters)
High Point: 10,680 Feet (3329.2 Meters)
Length: 7.3 Miles (12.17 Kilometers)
Other Maps: Trails Illustrated 109 Breckenridge, Tennessee Pass
Recommended Season: Winter




General Description

Mitchell Creek Loop is located 9 miles northwest of Leadville on Highway 24 near the Tennessee Pass summit. The loop is approximately 7.3 miles long and varies in difficulty. The Old Railroad Run section is 2.5 miles one-way and is very easy. Sections of this loop are shared with snowmobilers. Expect to spend an entire day to complete the Mitchell Loop.

Directions from Leadville: Drive approximately 8 miles northwest of Leadville on Highway 24. You will see a large plowed parking lot on the left side of the highway. This is Crane Park Winter Trailhead, park here.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Accessible: November through March (NOTE: Conditions will vary depending on snowpack.) .



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Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Cross-country Skiing Mitchell Creek Loop
Yes
ICON Snowshoeing Mitchell Creek Loop
Yes



Related Activities
ColoradoTrail (Tennessee Pass to Turquoise Lake) - This segment of the Colorado Trail leads users through lodgepole, spruce-fir and aspen forests. It consists of moderately difficult terrain.

Powderhound Loop - The Powderhound Loop is located on the summit of Tennessee Pass. The trail is 2.5 miles long and reaches an elevation of 10,680'.

Treeline Loop - This trail leads skiers in a 2.3 mile loop that begins from Ski Cooper. The trail access the Continental Divide.


More Information

Visitor Information:

Leadville Ranger District, U.S. Forest Service, 2015 North Poplar , Leadville, CO, 80461, Phone: 719-486-0749, Fax: 719-486-0928






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