Colorado · Cross-country skiing

Kim'S Chase

Kim'S ChasePhoto: Trevor Brown trevormbrown7, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.2 mi
distance
10 ft
climb
9,062 ft
high point
Easy
difficulty
Jun–Jul
best months

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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.

Kim's Chase is a short, easy cross-country ski route in Colorado's White River National Forest, within the Dillon Ranger District. It sits on city land and starts at about 9,050 feet, rising to about 9,062 feet over a 0.19-mile stretch. The climb is minimal, with a total gain of 10 feet and a slight loss of 12 feet, so it works well as a quick addition to a longer outing in the area. Winter is the natural season for this route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Dillon show January highs around 31°F with lows near 1°F, while June and July run in the upper 60s to mid 70s. The station sits at nearly the same elevation as the trail, so its figures are a fair guide to conditions on the ski route. Tex's Trot, another cross-country ski route, lies just 0.1 mile away, and the Phat Loop mountain bike trail is about 0.2 mile off. Peak One Campground and Pine Cove Campground are both within a mile, making it easy to pair a ski day with an overnight stay.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Jul

    Best time to visit Kim'S Chase

    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, 3.8 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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