Colorado · Hiking

Everkrisp

8.2 mi
round trip
582 ft
climb
8,552 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Everkrisp open right now?

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.

Everkrisp is a hard hike in Colorado's White River National Forest, within the Holy Cross Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back of about 8 miles, with a total elevation gain of 582 feet, starting at a low point of 7,879 feet and reaching a high of 8,552 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is on natural surface, with horses and bikes allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Vail, at a similar elevation, show July highs around 77°F with lows near 42°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The trail opens from June 21 to November 22, and the Meadow Mountain Trailhead is the parking for the route. Half Nelson, a hike about 0.4 miles away, and Grouse Lake, a lake fishing spot about 0.8 miles away, are the closest nearby places. Climbers can find Cemetery Block about 1.1 miles off, and Halfmoon Campground is about 7 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Everkrisp

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      29° / 7°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 9°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 17°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 24°

      9 wet

    5. May

      60° / 31°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 36°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 42°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 41°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 34°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 25°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      38° / 15°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      28° / 7°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Vail, CO, 5.3 mi away at 8,304 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.