Bighorn #2013

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

8,609 ft
Elevation

The 3.25 mile Bighorn Trail begins at Bighorn Road and ends at an old shack at 10,778 feet. The first 1/2 mile of the trail climbs steeply out of the Vail Valley, then more gradually climbs up through stands of aspen and pine. The trail passes beaver ponds and the remains of old mining camps as well as Bighorn Falls. Near mile 2, the views of Vail and Bighorn drainage are exceptional.

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Getting there

Travel east on I-70 to exit 180, exit here and turn right onto the south frontage road. Proceed 1 mile to Columbine Drive, turn left. Continue to the end of the pavement as the road passes under the interstate through a narrow passage. There is limited parking at the end of the road.

39.63917, -106.29508 · 39°38'21.0"N 106°17'42.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F293342496071777467543828
Low °F791724313642413425157
Precip in2.02.01.82.42.01.21.81.82.01.82.01.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Bighorn #2013?
No. Bighorn #2013 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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