Recreation Region: Dillon Ranger District

Ptarmigan Peak TH #35

The Ptarmigan Peak Trail is an excellent trail to experience a panoramic view of all the mountain ranges in the Dillon Ranger District: the Continental Divide, Gore Range, Tenmile Range and Williams Fork Range. At tree line this trail enters the Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness Area and provides opportunities to hike to Ptarmigan Peak or Ptarmigan Pass.

General Information

Open to hiking and horseback riding
Mountain bikers may use the trail until it reaches the Ptarmigan Wilderness boundary; biking is not permitted in Wilderness Areas.

Trail enters the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area.

Getting There

Elevation

11,785 ft.

Directions

From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne/Dillon, and travel north on HWY 9 for approximately 0.2 miles to the intersection of Wildernest Drive/Rainbow Drive, (Wendy’s is on the corner). Turn right onto Rainbow Drive and then right onto Tanglewood Lane. Follow Tanglewood Lane to Ptarmigan Trail Rd and turn right. Follow this road for approximately 0.8 miles to the trailhead parking, which is on the right side of the road. The trail starts across the road from the parking area. There are arrows to guide you to the trailhead from the parking area through the private homes