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Mount Royal/Masontown TH #1
This trail climbs through a lodgepole pine forest for approximately 1 mile to the old mining town of Masontown. Spectacular views of Dillon Reservoir, the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide can be seen from Masontown. At this point an option is to continue on the steep trail up to the summit of Mount Royal. Mining ruins at Masontown as well as some near the summit provide other opportunitiesfor explorers. Please respect all historic property and do not remove anything so that future visitors can also enjoy.
This area is part of the 53,804-acre Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument, designated by Presidential Proclamation on Oct 12, 2022 to protect its important prehistoric, historic, natural and recreational values.
At a Glance
| Usage: | Light |
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| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | Frisco, CO |
| Information Center: | Dillon Ranger District 680 Blue River Parkway Silverthorne, CO 80498 (970) 468-5400 |
General Information
Directions:From I-70 take Exit 201, Frisco Main Street, and travel east toward the town of Frisco. Turn right and park in the large paved parking lot approximately 100 yards east of I-70. Walk over the footbridge and turn left on the paved bike path. Follow the bike path for approximately 0.5 miles and turn right at the Mt. Royal Trail sign.
Activities
Day Hiking
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
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