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Quick access from the top of the Elk Camp Gondola to the western side of Snowmass.
1.4
mi
Distance
198
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.43mi
Distance
198ft
Elevation Gain
207ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
10,023ft
High Point
9,841ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Start at the top of the Elk Camp Gondola and climb towards the top of the Meadows lift. The trail then heads up the Turkey Trot ski run before diving into the woods and heading west. Once the trail crosses the Elk Camp work road it is fun singletrack all the way to the intersection with the Cross Mountain Trail. This intersection is basically the high point of the Cross Mountain Trail. Head left on Cross Mountain Trail to access the west side trails, or head right to get back to the lift-accessed trails.

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Contributors
Tom Robson