Prospect Draw
- 8.8 mi
- round trip
- 2,689 ft
- climb
- 9,196 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Prospect Draw 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.
Prospect Draw is a hard hike in Colorado's White River National Forest, within the Blanco Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 7,380 feet to roughly 9,200 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,689 feet over a distance of about 8.8 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced and open year-round. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. That makes it a ride for riders on foot or horseback rather than on two wheels. The climb is a significant one. The route starts at a lower point of about 7,380 feet and rises to a high point near 9,200 feet. Plan for a full day on the trail, and consider where to camp. Meadow Lake Campground and South Fork Campground are both about 7 miles away. Nearby, North Elk and Maryland Creek are hikes within a few miles, and North Elk Creek offers canoeing. Climbers can head to Meat Wall, about 9 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Flat Tops Wilderness Guides26 mi away
- Hanging Lake Adventure Co-op28 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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