Whipple Mountain #419
The Whipple Mountain Trail #419 begins at Forest Service Road #638, Last Dollar Road, and ends at an intersection with the Deep Creek Trail #418. The trail climbs east through an aspen grove as it switchbacks and gains in elevation. After approximately 0.75 miles, the trail enters a conifer forest as it continues to climb to the Whipple Mountain saddle, raising 11,600 feet, at the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness boundary. Wilderness Regulations apply while hiking in wilderness area. It then gradually switchbacks down through a mature spruce/fir and aspen forest before dropping into a large meadow where it joins the Deep Creek Trail.
General Information
Getting There
Elevation
11,800 feet
Directions
Whipple Mountain Trailhead:
From Telluride, travel west on Hwy 145 for approximately 3 miles to the intersection with the Forest Service Road #638. Turn right onto FSR #638 and continue for approximately 5.5 miles to the Trailhead. Follow the Whipple Mountain Trail #419 for approximately 2.8 miles to the intersection with the Deep Creek Trail. There is a Trailhead sign on the east side of the road. FSR #638 is extremely slippery when wet, high clearance, four wheel drive vehicles are recommended.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not currently available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
