10Th Mountain Divide

10th Mountain Divide is a short, easy cross-country ski route of about 0.44 miles in the Leadville Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The climb is minimal, with a total gain of about 60 feet from a starting point around 10,460 feet to a high point of 10,508 feet. The route is rated easy, and the steepest section comes at about 0.24 miles in, with a grade of about 6 percent. Winter is the natural season for this ski route. Typical averages from the nearby Climax weather station, which sits about 836 feet lower than the divide, show January highs near 27°F with lows around 3°F and about 15 snow days. By contrast, July brings highs near 67°F and no snow days, though it's not a time for skiing. The station's figures are only a guide. Two other routes start close by: Powderhound, a cross-country ski trail about 0.1 mile away, and a section of the Continental Divide Trail and Colorado Trail about the same distance off. For overnight stays, Camp Hale Memorial Campground is about 4.1 miles away, and the East Fork Arkansas River, a canoeing route, is about 4.9 miles away.