Lower Yankee West

4.3/5 (8 reviews)
Lower Yankee West is a fun, little side trip off of the Yankee Hill 4x4 trail near St. Mary's, Colorado. As you make the steep, narrow descent you can imagine the miners taking their ore wagons down the treacherous slope from the mines on Yankee Hill to the mill in St. Mary's. Occasional breaks in t... Read More
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Highlights of Lower Yankee West

Altitude Category Icon Altitude
Forest Category Icon Forest
Highest Elevation
10914 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
175.4B
Nearest Town
Idaho Springs
Nearest Services
Idaho Springs
Management Agency
Arapaho National Forest
District
Clear Creek Ranger District

Overview

Lower Yankee West is a fun, little side trip off of the Yankee Hill 4x4 trail near St. Mary's, Colorado. As you make the steep, narrow descent you can imagine the miners taking their ore wagons down the treacherous slope from the mines on Yankee Hill to the mill in St. Mary's. Occasional breaks in the trees treat you to magnificent views of St. Mary's Glacier and Kingston Peak.

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2 Waypoints
8 Trail Photos
3 Trail Concerns
8 Community Reviews
1 Video
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