Blixt #508.1A
The Blixt Trail #508.1A follows an old mining road, starting in the Ophir Valley on Forest System Road #630 and climbs steeply to Bridal Veil Basin. From FSR 630, the trail climbs above tree line past remnants of historic mining to a high saddle locally known as Oscar’s Pass. This trail then intersects the Wasatch Trail #508 and the Bridal Veil Trail #636.
General Information
Getting There
Elevation
13,000 feet
Directions
Northern Access:
From Telluride: Drive east on Forest Service Road #648 for approximately 3.5 miles past the Pandora Mill site, switch backing up to the Bridal Veil Power plant. Bridal Veil Trail #636 begins starting at the road closure gate. Follow the Bridal Veil Trail for approximately 4 miles south to its intersection with the Blixt Trail.
Southern Access:
From Telluride: Follow Highway 145 west for approximately 3 miles and turn south, staying on 145. Continue south for approximately 6.5 miles to the intersection with Forest Service Road #630. Follow FSR #630 for approximately 3.5 miles to the Blixt Trail beginning.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restroom information is not currently available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
