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Thunder Mountain

based on 4 tracks & routes #87 hike out of 297 in
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8.7 mi
Distance
4 hrs 29 min
Time
terrain
2,218 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult one way trail to Horseshoe Canyon Trailhead in Eldorado National Forest.

This trail goes by Carson Spur, Glove Rock, and Thunder Mountain.

This is an alternate route for Glove Rock Loop via Horseshoe Canyon Trail and Thunder Mountain Trail.


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Public Tracks

There are no published trips for this hike. There are 4 private trips.

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