Type: Backcountry, Snowshoeing, Cross Country, Touring, Out-and-back
Altitude: 10,302 ft
Elev. Gain/Loss: 978 ft / 978 ft
Average Snowfall: 325 in
Filed Under: Skiing
Follow the road from the trailhead towards Saints John for approximately .5 miles. The road to Saints John takes off from the left at the fork in the road. You will see a trail branching off to your right, this will take you along the north side of a meadow. Keep bearing to the right to stay on the Hunkidori Mine Trail. A small trailhead sign for Hunkidori Mine will be at this intersection with the Saints John Trail. Once across the creek, pick up the trail again as it passes into thick spruce and fir trees. You will be entering a stand of Red Barked Spruce. This species of Englemann Spruce are over 200 years old. This is an out-and-back trail.
From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne / Dillon, and travel east on HWY 6 toward Keystone. Just past Keystone, turn right onto Montezuma Road (County Road #5). Follow Montezuma Road for 7 miles to the town of Montezuma. Travel through Montezuma to the Saints John trailhead. Park at the trailhead.
Comments
A Montezuman said ...
There is no trailhead at the corner of Sts. John and Montezuma Roads. In fact, there is a "No Parking on County Roads" sign at this exact location (as well as others throughout the town). This is private property, and vehicles parked at this location are subject to towing and ticketing. In fact, it is illegal to park on any roads or private property within Montezuma. The Town of Montezuma and the Summit County Sheriff's Department now vigorously enforce the no parking ordinance with regular patrols, including ticketing and towing. The only legal parking for Sts. John is at the Peru Creek trailhead, .75 miles north of Montezuma, operated by the USFS. The Sheriff's Department is also cracking down on speeders who do not obey the 20 mph speed limit.
Leave a Comment