Colorado · Cross-country skiing

Gilber'S

0.8 mi
distance
53 ft
climb
9,236 ft
high point
Moderate
difficulty
Jun–Jul
best months

Is Gilber'S open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Gilber's is a cross-country skiing route in the Dillon Ranger District of Colorado's White River National Forest, about 0.8 miles long and rated moderate. It rises from roughly 9,200 feet to about 9,236 feet, with a high point of about 9,236 feet, and the steepest stretch comes near the start, around 11% grade. Winter is the natural season for cross-country skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Dillon, which sits a few hundred feet lower, show January highs around 31°F with lows near 1°F, while December and February run similarly cold. July and August are the warmest months, with highs in the mid-70s. The trailhead sits close to several other destinations. Pine Cove Campground and Peak One Campground are both within about a third of a mile, and the Boatramp Switchback mountain biking trail is about 0.1 mile away. Dillon Reservoir is about a mile off and offers lake fishing.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Jul

    Best time to visit Gilber'S

    Best months: June–July. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      31° / 1°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 4°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 10°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      47° / 18°

      11 wet

    5. May

      58° / 26°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      69° / 33°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      75° / 38°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      73° / 37°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      66° / 30°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 21°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 11°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 3°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dillon 1 E, CO, 3.1 mi away at 9,065 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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