Mount Zirkel Trail
Mount Zirkel Wilderness • Clark, Colorado
hardout and back
14
Miles
3,400
Elevation Gain (ft)
9
Hours
12,180
High Point (ft)
Trail Description
Summit climb to Mount Zirkel (12,180 ft), the high point of the Park Range. From the Slavonia Trailhead, climb past Gilpin Lake, then up to the summit. Real backcountry day requiring acclimatization and full preparation.
Trail Highlights
Park Range high point
Gilpin Lake en route
Mount Zirkel summit
Continental Divide views
Best Seasons
☀️summer
🍂fall
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Trail Information
County:Routt
Nearest City:Steamboat Springs
Parking Pass:No Pass Required
Dog-Friendly:Yes
Kid-Friendly:No
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