Huron Peak Trail - Hiking trail near Leadville, Colorado, United States - Description

Follow this unmaintained trail as it goes up the first small hill and makes a turn to the right. Continue on this trail as it contours south until it reaches a small creek. Climb east up the trail to treeline and a large grassy bench. The trail tread is intermittent and marked by cairns. Please follow it carefully, as rare plants have a tenuous existence in this area. Continue across the bench and attain the ridge between Brown's Peak and Huron Peak at the saddle south of point 13,518. Hike south on the ridge to Huron's summit. Avoid the urge to contour below Huron's summit into the large scree and talus filled bowl. Multiple trails, all heavily eroded, are the cause of significant resource damage found in this section. Remain on the ridge for the descent and regain the trail for the return trip. Please pay close attention to any signs posted at the trailhead, which will provide the latest information on the route.

From Leadville, travel south on US Hwy 24 approximately 22 miles to Chaffee County Road 390. Travel west on Chaffee County 390 twelve miles to the ghost town of Winfield. Turn south onto Forest Road 390.2B. This road is extremely rough and recommended for high clearance vehicles only. From the end of the road (approximately 2 miles from Winfield and past the old mine ruins) hike south of the metal gate approximately 150 yards. Look for the "Huron Trail" sign directing to the east.