Big Marvine Peak
- 3.8 mi
- round trip
- 695 ft
- climb
- 11,875 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Big Marvine Peak open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.
FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Limited parking at Snowmass Creek Trailhead
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Grizzly Creek Trail Closure
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · Order 2026-02 · USFS · White River National Forest
Ruedi Marina Day Use area Dump Station is CLOSED
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Asbestos safety closure - Camp Hale
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Big Marvine Peak is an easy out-and-back hike in Colorado's Flat Tops Wilderness, part of the Blanco Ranger District of the White River National Forest. The trail is about 3.8 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 695 feet, and it rises from a low point of about 11,050 feet to a high point of about 11,875 feet. The route is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. For a longer outing, Mary Loch Lake lies about 2.3 miles away and East Marvine about 2.9 miles. Cutthroat Campground is about 4.8 miles off, and Marvine Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 5.4 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Flat Tops Wilderness Guides12 mi away
- Glenwood Canyon Resort27 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Route details
- Distance
- 3.8 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 695 ft
- Summit
- 11,882 ft
- Difficulty
- Easy
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Big Marvine Peak on Big Marvine Peak?
About 3.8 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Big Marvine Peak?
About 695 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Big Marvine Peak?
It is rated easy.
When is the best time for the Big Marvine Peak?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Big Marvine Peak
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
