Near Margy's Hut to Lenado Trailhead
View from Margy's Hut.
Near Margy's Hut to Lenado Trailhead
Blue marker looking back up the trail we took down.

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Margy's Hut to Lenado Trailhead

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Head down from Margy's Hut to the Lenado Trailhead. Hike up to Margy's in reverse.
5.5
mi
Distance
39
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Commonly BackpackedFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.5mi
Distance
39ft
Elevation Gain
2,615ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
11,305ft
High Point
8,721ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Since we hit this section at peak colors in September, pretty much the entire hike down to the Lenado Trailhead was a blast of yellow. The first portion of this follows the FS road for about 3.1 miles; nothing exceptional here but a nice roadbed on the fourth hiking day. We missed the turn down onto the sheltered remnants of an old mining road the first time, but returned and dropped in. This is very easy to follow and winds down most of the way to Lenado before emerging onto FS roads once again. The final short section returns to gravel road until your chosen parking / meeting place.

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