Corkscrew Pass
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 4.86 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,543 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation loss
- 715 ft
- Max elevation
- 12,141 ft
- TrailRank
- 34
- Min elevation
- 12,141 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Time
- one hour 31 minutes
- Coordinates
- 605
- Uploaded
- March 29, 2020
- Recorded
- September 2012
near Ironton, Colorado (United States)
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Itinerary description
The trail starts just north of the former mining town of Ironton. It's worth checking out some of the deserted original buildings before starting out. This heavily trafficked trail is isn't difficult for experienced drivers but should be avoided when wet. Mudslides are common. The trail gently climbs through the forest along Corkscrew Gulch passing numerous old mining sites. About 2 miles from the start a there is a set of switchbacks below Red Mountain No 2. A mile further, another series of switchbacks climb up to Corckscrew Pass. There is a small parking area at the pass. The views are spectacular. At the end of this trail you can continue on the Hurricane Pass and California Gulch trails.
Waypoints
Waypoint
12,128 ft
Corkscrew Pass
Waypoint
10,784 ft
1st set of switchbacks
Waypoint
11,569 ft
2nd set of switchbacks
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