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Mount Nystrom Trail
ModerateOut and Back

Mount Nystrom Trail

Idaho Springs, Colorado

6.0 mi

Distance

1,486 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 37m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
Don't be fooled by the gradual elevation gain. The trail consists of rolling hills. The weather changes very quickly when the hike is exposed. The views of two lakes and the continental divide are great. You can see peaks of up to 16,000ft. You should watch for snow and ice on the single track trail in the early spring and late fall. It seems like road to trail will drive you into the clouds. It is recommended that you get a 4WD vehicle. The corners are narrow and hard to see oncoming traffic. It was worth the effort. The picnic areas are located along the service road.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:3,765 ft
Max:3,881 ft
453 ft
453 ft
3,765 ft3,804 ft3,842 ft3,881 ft0.0 mi1.5 mi3.0 mi4.5 mi6.0 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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