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Mesa Cortina
Trail
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Length: 5.2
miles (round-trip)
Highlights: Spectacular aspen and lodge pole forest, sage
brush meadows,
views of Lake Dillon, Ptarmigan Peak and the Williams Fork
Mountains.
Difficulty Rating: Beginner
Elevation Gain: Approx. 400 ft.
Below:
Snowshoeing through an open field prior to entering the forest
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Directions: Take Colorado 9 north from the Silverthorne exit
(205) of I-70. Turn left onto Wildernest Road at the traffic light - A
Wendy's is located on the right and a 7-11 store on your left. As you
start up the mountain Wildernest Road becomes Ryan Gulch Road. Look
for Buffalo Drive on your right and turn right here. Buffalo Drive
dead ends at Buffalo Mountain Drive and you will turn right here. Take
the next left, Lakeview Drive, which is soon intersected by Aspen
Drive. Turn left onto Aspen Drive and the parking lot for the
trailhead will be on your right. |
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Description: The Mesa Cortina Trail is a hike for all seasons
and ages! Wildflowers in June, golden aspen in the fall, and the
quiet beauty of snow covered peaks and meadows in winter amply
attest to this trail's year round appeal. |
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