Altitude: 9,700 ft
Filed Under: Skiing, Snowshoeing
Built in 1986, Harry Gates Hut was the fourth structure added to the 10th Mountain system. It is the largest of the 10th Mountain owned huts, with two floors that can sleeps 16. Gates Hut windows look out on sunsets and spectacular Avalanche Ridge. The hut was built with funds from the Gates Foundation in memorial to the late Harry F. Gates, who was an outdoorsman with deep love for the mountains.
6 single beds downstairs, 2 private bedrooms upstairs with one double bed each, plus 6 beds in a communal sleeping area upstairs. Capacity 16. See link to website below to make reservations for this hut.
Directions
Parking for the Harry Gates Hut has changed. Please park in the NEW PARKING LOT located 3/10 of a mile downvalley at 26501 Fryingpan River Road (= 3/10 mile West of the Diamond J). The parking is on the North side of the road. Please park in the designated area and do not block the driveway. Space is limited and carpooling is suggested. NEW SUGGESTED ROUTE DIRECTIONS: From the Parking Area, follow driveway northeast for 1/10 mile, then follow the new trail detour (marked with blue diamonds), which soon connects with the Montgomery Flats route shown on 10th Mountain's "Burnt Mountain" map. Please follow the suggested route and respect private property.
Winter Trail Access
- Trailhead: Caufield property designated parking area (see parking/route information above), elevation 8,200' Route: Via Montgomery Flats, Total Mileage 6.9
- Trailhead: Spring Creek, elevation 8,440', Total Mileage 7.8
- Trailhead: Peter Estin Hut, elevation 11,200' Route: Via Little Lime Creek Ridge Trail, Total Mileage 7
- Trailhead: Peter Estin Hut, elevation 11,200' Route: Via Crooked Creek Pass, Total Mileage 9.6
- Trailhead: Sylvan Lake, elevation 8,558', Total Mileage 10.8
Summer Trail Access
- Trailhead: Road 506 (Burnt Mountain Road), elevation 8,820' Route: F.S. road 506 to the hut, Total Mileage 8.3
- Trailhead: Spring Creek, elevation 8,440' Route: F.S. road 400, F.S. road 507, F.S. road 506 to the hut, Total Mileage 10.6
- Trailhead: Peter Estin Hut, elevation 11,200' Route: F.S. road 416, F.S. road 400, F.S. road 507, F.S. road 506 to the hut, Total Mileage 10.2
- Trailhead: Sylvan Lake, elevation 8,558' Route: F.S. road 400, F.S. road 507, F.S. road 506 to the hut, Total Mileage 10.8
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