East Thorn Peak

The fastest approaches to the base of "East Thorn" start in Silverthorne, Colorado. An efficient Forest Service trail, shown as the Willow Lakes Trail on the 7.5-minute quadrangle, has a cut-off to Salmon Lake. There are several ways to reach the Willow Lakes Trail from Silverthorne. Theoretically, the shortest is the North Willow Creek Trail, which starts near the western terminus of Willowbrook Road in Silverthorne and roughly parallels North Willow Creek until it intersects the Gore Range Trail. If you use this route, brace yourself for three problems:

1. The route doesn’t appear on the topographic map.
2. There is no overnight parking at the Willowbrook Trailhead.
3. Many confusing, poorly marked trails crisscross this area.

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East Ridge of East Thorn: 12 miles, 4,500 feet of elevation gain

Starting from the Willowbrook Trailhead. East Thorn is a remote, rugged 13,333' peak in the southern Gore range offers a challenging class 3 and 4 route up the East Ridge. There are opportunities to camp at Salmon Lake or Willow Lakes.

• Suitable Activities: Climbing, Hiking, Mountaineering, Scrambling
• Climbing Category: Intermediate Alpine Climb
• Seasons: May, June, July, August, September, October, November
• Weather: View weather forecast

• High Point: 13,333 ft

• Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
  Eagles Nest Wilderness Area, Dillon Ranger District (WRNF)
• Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12