W. Mountain
- 4.6 mi
- round trip
- 286 ft
- climb
- 11,656 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is W. Mountain 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.
W. Mountain is a 4.6-mile out-and-back hike in Colorado's Flat Tops Wilderness, within the Blanco Ranger District of the White River National Forest. The trail climbs from about 11,400 feet to about 11,650 feet, a gain of 286 feet, and is rated hard. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is on natural surface. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The trail is open year-round, and the surrounding wilderness makes it a destination for those who want to stay within designated backcountry. The Turret and Turret Creek hikes both lie within about 1.6 miles, and South Derby is about 1.8 miles away. For an overnight base, Sweetwater Lake Recreation Area is about 7 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Flat Tops Wilderness Guides6 mi away
- Glenwood Canyon Resort25 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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