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 Oro Grande Trail

Length: Approx. 6.5 miles roundtrip
Highlights: Spectacular views of Lake Dillon and the 10 mile range
Difficulty Rating: Beginner
Elevation Gain: Insignificant

Directions:
Take Route 6 East from the Silverthorne exit (205)
off I-70.

Proceed 3.7 miles to Cemetery Rd. and turn left. Make an almost immediate right to the trailhead .25 miles ahead.
 

Right: Despite the clouds, it's a beautiful day as
we look down upon snow-covered Lake Dillon.

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 Below:
Hiking into the Oro Grande Trail.


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Description:
The trail travels in a northwesterly direction near the base of Tenderfoot Mountain for about 3.25 miles to the Tenderfoot Trailhead located near the Dillon Water Tower.

Unless you've parked another car at this trail head you retrace your steps back to your starting point. This is a gentle, easy hike for the whole family as there is no significant elevation gain as the trail gently undulates up and down while providing outstanding views of the Ten Mile Range across the valley from Lake Dillon.

Buffalo Mountain and Peak One are among the impressive features that dominate the skyline.

This is a great winter hike for snowshoes and also an excellent site for fall Aspen viewing.

It is probably best avoided on warm summer days when the southern exposure and relatively low elevation (under 9500') can make for some discomfort.

The traffic on Route 6 can also be something of an annoyance to those seeking more isolation but the vistas make it most rewarding.

 Left: Our destination: the Tenderfoot Mtn. trailhead near the Dillon Water Tower.
Above: Another shot while snowshoeing along the Oro Grande.

Above: Clouds begin to break giving away to a beautiful day.
 

 

  

 

 

    

 

  
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