Chief Mountain (#58)
Length: 1.4 miles ONE-WAY
Elevation: 10,706 feet - 11,708 feet
Trail Description: Begin at the Cheif Mountain Trailhead. The trail passes through a spruce and fir forest and quickly reaches treeline. The last stretch of the trail offers an overlook of the Bear Creek Basin, including Mount Evans, Mount Goliath, Rogers Peak and Roslin Peak.
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At a Glance
Usage: | Light |
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Best Season: | Hiking conditions are best from July through September. |
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Closest Towns: | Idaho Springs; Bergen Park |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Practice Leave No Trace principles. |
Operated By: | U.S. Forest Service |