Colorado · Cross-country skiing · Near Pitkin

North Quartz Creek Ski

1.7 mi
round trip
231 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Jun–Aug
best months

Is North Quartz Creek Ski open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name North Quartz Creek Ski, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

North Quartz Creek Ski is a 1.68-mile out-and-back route in Colorado with 231 feet of elevation gain.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Pitkin Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Powerstop

    Restaurant

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Waunita Pass

    Viewpoint

    Viewpoint · 2.4 mi from Pitkin

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  • Nearby · Van Tuyl Nordic · Kill Hill Road · Powerline Connector Road
  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit North Quartz Creek Ski

    Best months: June–August. 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

      33° / -5°

      7 wet · 7 snow

    2. Feb

      37° / -3°

      7 wet · 7 snow

    3. Mar

      45° / 9°

      7 wet · 6 snow

    4. Apr

      54° / 20°

      7 wet · 4 snow

    5. May

      65° / 26°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      76° / 32°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 39°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 37°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 28°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 17°

      6 wet · 2 snow

    11. Nov

      46° / 8°

      6 wet · 5 snow

    12. Dec

      34° / -4°

      7 wet · 7 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sargents, CO, 14.7 mi away at 8,460 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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