Colorado · Hiking

Knob Hill

3.0 mi
round trip
198 ft
climb
8,100 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Knob Hill 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.

Knob Hill is a 3-mile out-and-back hike in Colorado's White River National Forest, within the Holy Cross Ranger District. The trail climbs from about 7,571 feet to 8,100 feet, which makes it a moderate route that fits into a longer day on the forest's trails. The trail is natural-surfaced and managed by the Forest Service. Horses and bikes are not allowed. The most comfortable stretch is summer and early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Vail weather station, about 11 miles away, show July highs around 77°F and September highs near 67°F. Winter is cold, with January highs around 29°F. The O'Neal Spur Trailhead is the parking for this route, and the trail is open from about May 21 to November 22. June Creek starts just 0.1 mile away, and Wild West Ridge is about 0.9 mile off. Beaver Creek Ski Resort and Lake Creek are both within about 4 miles.

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