Mount Thomas
- 23.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,001 ft
- climb
- 12,040 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Mount Thomas 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.
Mount Thomas is a hard hike of about 23 miles in the Sopris Ranger District of White River National Forest in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is a natural-surfaced out-and-back route that climbs about 1,000 feet from a low point of roughly 11,187 feet to a high point of about 12,040 feet. The trail allows horses, and bikes are not permitted. Plan on a full day for the round trip, with the climb split roughly equally between the ascent and descent. The closest neighbors are Taylor Creek and Taylor Creek Spur, both hikes under 2 miles away. Climbers will find Skillet, The about 4.5 miles off, and Little Maud Campground sits just under 6 miles away for an overnight stay.
Go with a guide
- Mineral Belt Trail Guided WalkRoamze · $25 per person · 35 mi away
- Maroon Bells Guide and Outfitters19 mi away
- TAYLOR CREEKHiking1.7 mi
- TAYLOR CREEK SPURHiking1.9 mi
- The SkilletRock climbing4.5 mi
- Fryingpan RiverRiver fishing4.5 mi
- The Frying PanRock climbing4.9 mi
- Little Maud CampgroundCamping5.9 mi
- Mollie B CampgroundCamping6.1 mi
- AntonesLake fishing6.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Mount ThomasHiking · ~16 min drive
- TAYLOR CREEKHiking · ~3 min drive
- TAYLOR CREEK SPURHiking · ~3 min drive
- Red CreekHiking · ~7 min drive
- SLOANE CUTOFF SPUR BHiking · ~13 min drive
- Yates GulchHiking · ~8 min drive
- Muckey LakeHiking · ~6 min drive
- Cattle CreekHiking · ~9 min drive
- Mill CreekHiking · ~13 min drive
- NORTH FORK CATTLE CREEKHiking · ~13 min drive
Route details
- Distance
- 23.4 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 1,001 ft
- Starts at
- Mount Thomas Trailhead (about 11,646 ft)
- Summit
- 12,042 ft
- Difficulty
- Hard
Getting there
Park at Mount Thomas Trailhead.
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Mount Thomas on Red Table Mountain?
About 23.4 mi round trip from Mount Thomas Trailhead (about 11,646 ft).
How much elevation gain is on the Mount Thomas?
About 1,001 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Mount Thomas?
It is rated hard.
Where does the Mount Thomas start?
Mount Thomas Trailhead (about 11,646 ft).
When is the best time for the Mount Thomas?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Red Table Mountain
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.
