West Marvine
- 13.4 mi
- round trip
- 2,129 ft
- climb
- 10,439 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is West Marvine 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.
West Marvine 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 8,034 feet to about 10,439 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,129 feet over a route of about 13.4 miles. The trailhead is Marvine TH, and the Forest Service manages the land. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, but not bikes. It is open year-round, and the closest parking is at the Marvine TH trailhead. Marvine Campground and East Marvine Campground sit within a mile of the trailhead, and the Marvine and Muskrat Lakes hikes are also close by.
Local outfitters
- Flat Tops Wilderness Guides19 mi away
- Glenwood Canyon Resort31 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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