Captain Mountain Trail
Seldom-visited trail that starts at the back of Echo Lake Campground with a long downhill, crosses several running creeks, and eventually ends near Evergreen in the Mt Blue Sky (formerly Mt Evans) Wilderness. There are several thick aspen groves and open grassy meadows.
This R/P describes an out and back hike to the base of Captain Mountain, which can be scrambled up for an additional .5 miles. Thereafter, the trail enters a State Wildlife Area requiring every hiker to have a pass, and there are seasonal hunting closures.
There are a number of shorter OB possibilities such as turning around at Melvina Creek.
Alternate titles -
Captain Mountain Summit Hike - 14 miles - 3000 ft
Echo Lake Campground
- Suitable Activities: Hiking, Snowshoeing
- Snowshoeing Category: Intermediate
- Seasons: Year-round
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- Avalanche Terrain Rating Simple View avalanche forecast.
- Length: 13.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- 10,689 ft
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Land Manager:
U.S. Forest Service
Mount Blue Sky Wilderness Area (formerly Mount Evans), South Platte Ranger District (PSINF)
- Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 15
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 15
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- Captain Mountain Trail - Echo Lake Campground
- Captain Mountain Trail - Captain Mountain Summit Hike
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