Fourmile Area: Lenhardy Cutoff

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The Lenhardy Cutoff trail follows the route built initially by George Leonhard in 1872. The trail was built as a toll road and mail route bypassing Buena Vista to take a slightly shorter route to Leadville. The trail heads east from the Spanish Mills area and gradually gains elevation until finall...Read More
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Highlights of Fourmile Area: Lenhardy Cutoff

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Forest Category IconForest
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Snow Wheeling Category IconSnow Wheeling
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
9746 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
05/01 - 12/01
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
FS 376
Nearest Town
Buena Vista
Nearest Services
Buena Vista
Management Agency
San Isabel National Forest
District
Salida FS Ranger District

Overview

The Lenhardy Cutoff trail follows the route built initially by George Leonhard in 1872. The trail was built as a toll road and mail route bypassing Buena Vista to take a slightly shorter route to Leadville. The trail heads east from the Spanish Mills area and gradually gains elevation until finally making its way to Chubb Park near Highway 285/24 on Trout Creek Pass. Camping is plentiful along the route allowing access to several additional connected trails. From Lenhardy Cutoff, you can access Spanish Mills, Natural Bridge, Big Sandy, Million Dollar View, Shields Gulch, McGee Gulch, and Chubb Park.

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29 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
28 Community Reviews
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