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Middle Quartz

Gunnison National Forest · Nathrop, CO

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  • Address:Nathrop, CO
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About

The area is part of the mineral belt that extends into Leadville. Many of the 4-wheel drive roads were created by miners over 100 years ago which are now popular for four-wheel driving in the Summer and Fall months. The campground is near the alpine Tunnel historic site.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

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Trails at Gunnison National Forest

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Inter Ocean Pass

Colorado

2.7 mi981 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Lake Irwin Loop Snowmobile/Ski

Colorado

4.2 mi482 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Slate River Snowmobile/Ski

Colorado

5.9 mi1,686 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult

Mesa Seco Snowmobile

Colorado

10.6 mi2,316 ftgain
Difficulty: Expert

Hoodoo Gap

Colorado

3.4 mi1,778 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult

Lost Lake Snowmobile/Ski

Colorado

2.5 mi771 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

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Trails near Middle Quartz

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Middle Quartz Stage Road

Colorado

2.5 mi797 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Alpine Tunnel Trail

Colorado

0.8 mi384 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Williams Pass Trail

Colorado

1.3 mi463 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

South Quartz Trail

Colorado

2.2 mi1,257 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Alpine Tunnel Trail

Colorado

0.1 mi
Trail

Tunnel Lake Trail

Colorado

5.1 mi823 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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