Colorado · Cross-country skiing · Near Leadville

Morning Glory

Morning GloryPhoto: Thomson200, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.6 mi
distance
121 ft
climb
9,980 ft
high point
Moderate
difficulty
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Morning Glory 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.

Morning Glory is a cross-country skiing route in the Dillon Ranger District of Colorado's White River National Forest, about 0.64 miles long and rated moderate. It rises from about 9,892 feet to about 9,980 feet, with a total gain of 121 feet. The climb is short and gentle, and the steepest stretch comes right at the start, with a grade of about 9 percent. The most comfortable months for a ski outing are typically July and August, when typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 71°F and lows near 40°F. Winter is far colder, with typical highs around 31°F and lows near 10°F from December through February. Several other spots sit close by. The Toad Alley mountain biking trail is about 0.1 mile away, and the Peak Connect mountain biking trail is about 0.3 mile away. The Raspberry Boulders climbing area is about a mile off, and the Blue River, a paddling route, is also within reach.

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  • Sleep close

    Breckenridge Area

    Campground

    Campground · 1.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    T Bar

    Bar

    On your way back · 1 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Morning Glory

    Best months: June–September. 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° / 10°

    2. Feb

      31° / 9°

    3. Mar

      38° / 16°

    4. Apr

      45° / 22°

    5. May

      55° / 29°

    6. Jun

      66° / 37°

    7. Jul

      71° / 42°

    8. Aug

      68° / 41°

    9. Sep

      62° / 35°

    10. Oct

      51° / 26°

    11. Nov

      39° / 17°

    12. Dec

      31° / 10°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fairplay S Park Rd, CO, 18.4 mi away at 9,995 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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