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West Jefferson Trail

Basics
Location:
Southwest of Denver
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
9.2 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Intermediate,
Difficult
Time:
4.5 to 5.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
10000 feet
Elevation Change:
1800 feet
Season:
Summer - Fall

Description

This trail sees heavy use on summer weekends. Be alert for all types of fellow trail users. A loop can be done using the Colorado Trail.

Details

Location:
Southwest of Denver
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
9.2 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Difficult
Time:
4.5 to 5.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
10000
Elevation Change:
1800
Season:
Summer - Fall
Useful Map(s):
USGS Quads: Jefferson, Boreas Pass
Additional Details:
Potable water is available at Jefferson Area Campgrounds. Backcountry water is available along most of the trail.

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

Southwest of Denver

Access is either from the Lodgepole Campground, next to the Host Site or from the north end of Jefferson Creek Campground. Trailhead parking is located adjacent to Jefferson Creek Campground.

Both Campgrounds are located along FDR 37, north of Jefferson, CO.


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