Mount Antero

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5/5 (47 reviews)
Buena Vista, Colorado (Chaffee County)
Last Updated: 07/18/2023

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Highlights

It's not every day that a trail can take you within 500' of a 14er summit, but the Mount Antero Trail does just that! Starting low in the valley, the trail climbs through Conifer forests and Aspen groves before continuing above treeline up nine spectacular switchbacks that will leave you wondering how anyone could have built a road up the side of the mountain. Once up the lower switchbacks, the views of Cronin Peak (13,802') and the Baldwin Valley below are panoramic. The upper switchbacks take you near the summit of Mount Antero to an elevation of 13,800'. The views of the Arkansas River Valley here are amazing, and the Mount Antero Summit is only 500' away should you choose to bag a 14er. The Mount Antero Trail is the main trail in the area with several other connecting trails allowing for a multi-day adventure. You can explore the Baldwin Lake Trail, Mount White Trail, Browns Lake Trail or the Boulder Mountain Trail, which are all part of the Mount Antero Trail System.

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Trail Reviews

5/5 (47)
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400
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 10/03/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Awesome trail. Beautiful with the Aspens and snow. Moderate throughout up to the switchbacks with nice rounded rocks, mostly a 3 I think. Going up today, had no problem with light snow cover. Decided not to go past waypoint 4 due to snow on the switchback sections. Some side by sides made it through most of the lower switchback section until a snow drift from a westerly wind blocked them from going further. Switchbacks themselves seemed doable on a day without snow. Will be back!
Trail Review: Mount Antero - Mike
Trail Review: Mount Antero - Mike
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Visited: 09/06/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Great trail, upper switchbacks had my wife Squimish. 2DR JL on 37's. Nothing too difficult, no major obstacles. I think 4 low and 31's could do this no problem.
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Visited: 08/27/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

This trail description is accurate. Moderate off camber shelf roads should not be taken lightly. Very fun trail and offers a little bit of everything from steep climbs to water crossings and high shelf road navigation on tight switchbacks. It's one of my favorite trails in Colorado! We even encountered a bit of hail on our way down, so be prepared for all seasons and weather!
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 08/16/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Snuck in a quick trip up Antero this morning before the thunderstorms started by lunch. No traffic going up but a million side by sides on my way down. Be mindful of some bigger rocks on the upper most switchbacks. One of them is in the middle of the trail and can grab your diff, even with 35s. This is definitely a trail to look ahead and dont start driving until you see where other vehicles are to avoid backing up on shelf roads.
Trail Review: Mount Antero - Josh Spring
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Visited: 08/13/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Great Trail with miles of shelf roads. The last section to the top is probably the most technical in terms of loos sandy/rocks and steep grade. Saw an excavator up there, think they were doing some work.

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