Black Cloud Trail

Page Type: Route

Location: Colorado, United States, North America

Lat/Lon: 39.07098°N / 106.4348°W

Route Type: Hiking, Mountaineering

Season: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Time Required: Half a day

Difficulty: Class 2

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Table of Contents

Route Description

Getting There

Essential Gear

Route Description

Starting at the Black Cloud Trailhead, head north on a well kept trail. After 1 mile, there is a left, unmarked (as far as I know) turn toward Fidelity Mine. Take this left and continue up the trail for 1.8 miles. Just before reaching the Fidelity Mine to the left/west, find a way up onto the ridgeline just north of the trail. Follow this ridge another 0.75 mile to the summit of Bull Hill. This approach gains approximately 3,998 vertical feet in 3.55 miles distance. This route would not exceed class 2 difficulty.

Getting There

From the Denver Metro Area, take I-70 West approximately 64 miles to Copper Mountain, Colorado. Take Exit 195 and merge with CO-91 toward Leadville. After 22.2 miles, make a slight right and merge with US-24 and follow it through the historic town of Leadville. You will remain on US-24 for 16.3 miles until you come to CO-82. Take a right on E CO-82 toward Twin Lakes and Independence Pass. The Black Cloud Trailhead lies on the right 10.4 miles down CO-82

Essential Gear

No specialized gear is necessary during the warmer months. Ice axe and crampons may be necessary for a winter ascent.