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Middle Quartz
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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

Pet Policy

No pets allowed

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

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Trails at Gunnison National Forest

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Sanford Trail to Timberline Trail

Sanford Trail to Timberline Trail

9.2 mi2,740 ftdifficult
Slate River Snowshoe Trail

Slate River Snowshoe Trail

1.8 mi223 fteasy
Swampy to Beckwith Pass to Lost Lake Slough

Swampy to Beckwith Pass to Lost Lake Slough

11 mi2,503 ftdifficult
Brush Creek (400) to Taylor Pass Divide

Brush Creek (400) to Taylor Pass Divide

28.7 mi7,182 ftexpert
American Flag Mountain via Italian Creek Road 759

American Flag Mountain via Italian Creek Road 759

19.1 mi3,839 fteasy
Henry Lake via South Lottis Trail from Gold Creek Campground

Henry Lake via South Lottis Trail from Gold Creek Campground

14.3 mi4,623 ftexpert

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Trails near Middle Quartz

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Alpine Tunnel and Williams Pass
Trail

Alpine Tunnel and Williams Pass

Colorado

9.5 mi2,641 ftgain
Difficult
Hancock Lake Trail
Trail

Hancock Lake Trail

Colorado

8.7 mi2,264 ftgain
Difficult
Alpine Tunnel Trail
Trail

Alpine Tunnel Trail

Colorado

5.6 mi1,020 ftgain
Moderate
Hancock Lake and Williams Pass
Trail

Hancock Lake and Williams Pass

Colorado

10.0 mi2,772 ftgain
Difficult
Hancock Pass, Alpine Tunnel, Williams Pass
Trail

Hancock Pass, Alpine Tunnel, Williams Pass

Colorado

11.0 mi2,657 ftgain
Difficult
Tomichi Pass
Trail

Tomichi Pass

Colorado

5.0 mi1,923 ftgain
Difficult

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Hunting units around this campground

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

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