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The remoteness of the North Fork Canadian Yurt is enhanced by unsurpassed views of the Never Summer mountain range. An ideal base camp for backpacking into high mountain lakes or mountain biking over miles of nearby trails. Ski tour into remote cirques or enjoy the scenic terrain and aspen groves near the yurt. Plenty of moose sightings here too! |
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North Fork
Canadian
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Winter Access: 1.1 miles
Winter Trailhead: Jackson County Road 41 - 8.5 miles from the main
park entrance on Highway 14 at the end of CR 41.
GPS Coordinates: Lat. 40o 36' 48" Long. 106o
00' 08"
Elevation: 8,800'
Elevation Gain/Loss: +228'/-105'
Difficulty: Novice
Avalanche Danger: None
Winter Trail Use: Ski and
snowshoe
Use Levels: Mainly used by yurt customers only; Some limited day skiing
Suggested Winter Equipment List
Summer Access: 1.1 miles
Summer Trailhead: Jackson County Road 41 - 8.5 miles from the main
park entrance on Highway 14 at the end of CR 41.
GPS Coordinates: Lat. 40o 36' 48" Long. 106o
00' 08"
Elevation: 8,800'
Elevation Gain/Loss: +228'/105'
Difficulty: Novice
Summer Trail Use: Hike, Horse,
Bike
Use Levels: Mainly used by yurt customers only; Some use by dayhikers,
backpackers and day fishing;
Cattle grazing occurs in this area from July to October
Suggested Summer Equipment List
Beds |
Restroom Facilities |
| Beds for five (1 double, 3 singles) and 2 extra pads** Pillows **-The huts are very crowded if you have folks on the floor! also—mattresses & pillows are provided, but no other bedding! |
Outhouse Toilet paper No running water or electricity! |
Kitchen Equipment |
Miscellaneous |
| Propane cookstove Propane light ( IN COOKING AREA ) Propane provided Pots & pans Kitchen utensils Silverware Dishes Paper towels Dishtowels Matches Dishsoap & Dishpans Outside food storage box Table & chairs Charcoal grill |
Woodstove Firewood Maul & ax Variety of games, cards |
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Items only supplied in Winter |
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Candles (limited !! BRING EXTRA!!) Stock Pot for melting snow |
Kelly Lake: This alpine lake is about 5 miles from the North Fork Canadian Yurt and is usually snowed in until mid-July. It is a rather difficult ski in the winter because you will probably have to break trail. There is avalanche danger on the valley slopes on the last section leading to the lake. In the summer, the wildflowers are simply amazing in July and the fishing is usually good. One hint: Follow the logging road and not the old trail where the signs direct you. The logging road will cut off some distance and hills.
Clear Lake: Clear Lake is approx. 6 miles from the North Fork Yurt. Very few people ever make it out to this remote lake.
Kelly Ridge: Kelly Ridge sits just to the southeast of the North Fork Yurt. Snowboarders have discovered this area in recent years for more advanced runs. Access is from the drainage east of the yurt. There is significant avalanche danger.
Rose's Ridge and Jim's Ridge: These ski destinations are not far from the trail linking the Ruby Jewel Yurt. There can be significant avalanche danger on some aspects.
Hut to Hut:
Ruby Jewel Yurt: This route is best done starting at the Ruby Jewel Yurt because it is downhill all the way. From the North Fork Yurt it is 3.5 miles and 1,000' in elevation gain.
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247 County Rd 41 Walden, CO 80480
(970)723-4070
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