Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway
Arapaho National Forest, Clear Creek County, CO
Point-to-point trail in Arapaho National Forest, Clear Creek County, CO. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 31 mi (50 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,747 ft (1,142 m)
- Est. Time
- 11 hr 55 min
- High point
- 11,155 ft (3,400 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: Government Offices Arapaho National Forest (Closed To Public) 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Picnic area: Chicago Forks Picnic Ground 8.1 mi (13 km) from start
- Picnic area: Ponder Point Picnic Area 10 mi (16.1 km) from start
- Shelter 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from start
- Shelter 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from start
- Picnic area: Juniper Pass 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from start
- Picnic area: Eagles Aerie 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from start
- Peak: Warrior Mountain 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from start
- Picnic area: Cloudland 17.1 mi (27.6 km) from start
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Questions about Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway
How long is Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway?
Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway is 31 mi (50 km) long. Most people take about 11 hr 55 min. It climbs 3,747 ft (1,142 m) in total, up to a high point of 11,155 ft (3,400 m).
How hard is Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway?
Parking at the start, Fee. 14 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway?
Drinking water on the way at 13.3 mi (21.5 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 8.1 mi (13 km), 8.3 mi (13.4 km), 10 mi (16.1 km).
Is Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway shaded?
Partly shaded (31% under trees).
What can you do on Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway?
Two Brothers Deli, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Sinclair, 0 mi (0.1 km). 5 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway
- Clear Creek Greenway Clear Creek County · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.5 km)
- Greenway Trail Clear Creek County · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Labyrinth Clear Creek County · Expert · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- 10 Day Jacks Clear Creek County · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.2 km)
- Hidden Wilderness Road Arapaho National Forest · Easy · 5.7 mi (9.2 km)
- Colorado Bikeway Clear Creek County · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Wildlife Trail Clear Creek County · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Warren Gulch Trail Arapaho National Forest · Expert · 8.6 mi (13.8 km)
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