Weston Pass

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Once known as the "Road To Riches", Weston Pass was once an extremely busy wagon road traveled by thousands of gold fevered miners, connecting the towns of Fairplay and Leadville. These days it is an easy dirt road that travels through the Pike-San Isabel National Forest connecting Lake County and P...Read More
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Highlights of Weston Pass

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Overland Category IconOverland
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
11949 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
7, 22
Nearest Town
Leadville
Nearest Services
Leadville
Management Agency
Pike National Forest, San Isabel National Forest
District
Leadville Ranger District, South Park Ranger District

Overview

Once known as the "Road To Riches", Weston Pass was once an extremely busy wagon road traveled by thousands of gold fevered miners, connecting the towns of Fairplay and Leadville. These days it is an easy dirt road that travels through the Pike-San Isabel National Forest connecting Lake County and Park County and traveled by outdoor enthusiasts looking for high alpine views, wilderness hikes, great camping, and spectacular fall colors.

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21 Waypoints
65 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
48 Community Reviews
1 Video
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