Glacier Creek/Skinner Hut Trail
2.4 mi
Distance
1,411 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 16m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Glacier Creek/Skinner Hut Trail is a point-to-point trail in San Isabel National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Lake County, Colorado. It is 2.4 miles long and gains 1,411 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and closed to horses. The nearest town is Leadville North, Colorado, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,118 ft |
| High point | 2.2 mi | 3,557 ft |
| End | 2.4 mi | 3,545 ft |
Trail Details
- Bikes allowed
- No horses
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Leadville North, CO · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Lake County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- San Isabel National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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