Colorado · Hiking · Raggeds Wilderness

Anthracite Pass

6.5 mi
round trip
1,559 ft
climb
10,471 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Aug
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Anthracite Pass is a 6.5-mile out-and-back hike in Colorado's Raggeds Wilderness, part of the Sopris Ranger District of the White River National Forest. The trail climbs from a low point of 9,157 feet to a high of 10,471 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,559 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surface, so expect a rougher path than a developed trail. The pass sits in designated wilderness, and the trail is open year-round. The Raspberry Creek Trailhead is the parking point, and the route is rated moderate. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Crested Butte weather station, which sits about 1,600 feet lower, show July highs around 76°F with lows near 40°F. Winter is harsh, with January highs around 26°F and lows near -7°F. Raspberry Creek and the Crystal River are both within a mile, and Marble RV Park and Campground is about 0.8 miles away. Bogan Flats Group Campground is roughly 4.5 miles off.

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