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From the Grand Ditch Trail, this trail climbs steadily to Thunder Pass, a saddle between Lulu Mountain and Static Peak. The trail's grade increases as you progress into the box canyon away from the Grand Ditch Trail.
Try this 8.8-mile out-and-back trail near Walden, Colorado. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 24 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
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- Walden, Colorado, United States
Discover this 10.3-mile out-and-back trail near Grand Lake, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 19 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
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- Grand Lake, Colorado, United States
Jan 31, 2024 · Hiking American Lakes Trail to Snow Lake and adding in Thunder Pass was an incredible peek into the beauty that abounds in State Forest State Park and the surrounding areas. It was a great day hike with just enough challenge, impressive beauty and bonus wildlife encounters.
You'll hike along the Thunder Pass, Colorado River, and Skeleton Gulch Trails on this route. On your way, you'll also pass Lulu City and a viewpoint where you can peak into Little Yellowstone. The Skeleton Gulch and Grand Ditch backcountry sites must be reserved in advance.
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- Grand Lake, Colorado, United States
Thunder Pass Trail is a scenic route that takes hikers outside of the National Park boundaries before officially entering the park at the pass. The trail offers stunning views of beautiful lakes and the prominent Never Summer mountains to the west.
Begin at the Milner Pass Trailhead off of Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. Commonly used to summit Mount Ida, this trailhead is often popular with summer hikers. The trail climbs steeply through the trees before revealing open slopes of tundra and fantastic panoramic views.
