Snowmass Mountain Trail

The Snowmass Mountain Trail is a challenging hike that takes you to the summit of Snowmass Mountain in the Elk Mountains of Colorado. The hike starts at the Snowmass Mountain Trailhead and follows a well-defined trail that takes you through beautiful alpine meadows, aspen groves, and rocky terrain. The trail is steep and challenging, with an elevation gain of around 4,500 feet to the summit of Snowmass Mountain.The trail offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, including the Maroon Bells, Pyramid Peak, and other peaks in the Elk Mountains. The trail is not technical, but hikers should be prepared for steep and rocky terrain, as well as loose rock and scree. The trail can be snow-covered and icy in the early season, so hikers should be prepared for snow travel and carry appropriate gear such as crampons or micro spikes.The round-trip distance for the hike is about 20 miles and the total elevation gain is around 5,900 feet. The hike can take 3 to 4 days to complete, depending on your fitness level and the pace at which you hike. Due to the altitude and the steep and challenging nature of the hike, it's important to be in good physical shape, have the proper equipment and be prepared for changing weather conditions. The hike can be strenuous, so hikers should be well-prepared and be prepared for a full day out on the trail.For information on how we grade trails, please click here.This trail can be completed in approx. 3 days. Caution is advised on trail times as this depends on multiple variables. For more info, click here.