Basics
- Location:
- Near Steamboat Springs
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Length:
- 12 mile roundtrip
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 6 to 7 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 10400 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 600 feet
- Season:
- Summer - Early Fall
Description
Trail #1032
Only non-motorized travel is permitted on this six mile long trail and it is anticipated that the predominant use will be that of mountain bikers. It is a "connector" trail from Mount Werner to Long Lake and functions to compliment the existing trails in the area by forming a loop for hikers & mountain bikers. It connects 25 miles of summer-use trails within the Steamboat Ski Area to a system of Forest Service trails which includes the Fish Creek Falls Trail 1102 (National Recreation Trail), Wyoming Trail 1101 (Continental Divide National Scenic Trail) and Percy Lake Trail 1134 that continues into the Parks District.
From the Storm Peak trailhead, the Mountain View Trail takes the user on 5 miles of single-track; 4 miles on a ridge east of the Steamboat Ski Area then 1 mile north to Long Lake Reservoir. At Long Lake Reservoir the trail picks up an existing two-track road for another mile up to FDR 310.
Tour Companies
Vista Verde Guest Ranch - Hiking
- Near Steamboat Springs
- Hiking
- 970-879-3858
At Vista Verde Ranch, hiking is one of the many activities you can try during your all-inclusive Colorado ranch vacation. Our guides offer a customized outdoor experience whether you want to rock climb, mountain bike, fly fish or horseback ride.Helpful Links
Tour Companies
Vista Verde Guest Ranch - Hiking
- Near Steamboat Springs
- Hiking
- 970-879-3858
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Basic Directions
1)The Storm Peak trailhead can only be accessed from other mountain bike or hiking trails located on Mount Werner. The user can ride or hike from the base of the ski area, using a variety of trails, to reach the trailhead at Storm Peak. Or the user can ride the Silver Bullet Gondola to Thunderhead and hike or bike to the top from there
2)From Steamboat Springs follow CR 36 (Strawberry Park Rd) to FDR 60 (Buffalo Pass Rd). Turn right (east) & follow FDR 60 about 10 miles to the intersection of FDR 310 on Buffalo Pass. Turn right (south) and follow FDR 310 to Fish Creek Reservoir where motorized vehicle access ends. Continue south on FDR 310 to the intersection with FDT 1102 (Fish Creek FallsTrail). Turn right (west) and follow FDT 1102 for about 1/2 mile to the intersection with the Mountain View Trail.
