Green Mountain Trail
Description:
The Green Mountain Trail begins from the Green
Mountain Trailhead at an elevation of 8,800 feet and climbs east for 1.7 miles
to Big Meadows at 9,477 feet. This trail is wide and smooth. It makes a moderate
climb along side of a stream through a dense forest. It levels off after about
.7 miles and travels past a series of small meadows. Moose or elk might be
seen in the meadows in the early morning or late afternoon. After another
short climb, it is an easy hike to Big Meadows. This is a very nice horse
trail and frequently used by horsemen. There is a hitch rack at the end of
the trail, just beyond its intersection with the Tonahutu Creek Trail. This
is a fairly easy trail to hike or ride.
Features:
| Length: |
1.7 miles (2.7 kilometers) |
|
Elevation Range:
|
8,800' - 9,494' |
| Elevation change: |
711 feet |
| Season: |
Jun 1 - Nov 1 |
| Difficulty: |
Easy to moderate |
| Use: |
Moderate |
| USGS maps: |
Grand Lake |
| Trailheads: |
Green Mountain |
| Restrictions: |
No pets are permitted
|
| Suitable for mountain bikes: |
No (not permitted) |
| Suitable for horses: |
Yes |
Vicinity Map
Altitude Profile
Directions:
The
Green Mountain Trailhead is located on the east side of the road about three
miles north of the Grand Lake Entrance. Take Trail Ridge Road for about 37.7
miles to the trailhead from the Beaver Meadows Entrance. The parking area
is “L” shaped with room for 35 vehicles. There is ample room for horse trailers
along the side next to the road. Restroom facilities are available at the
trailhead.
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