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Mineral Park Trailhead

Mosquito Range

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Road Difficulty2 2  2WD, rough dirt, good clearance 
Location11,400 feet
39.31814, -106.08448
Driving Directions
Take Colorado 9 to the town of Alma. In the middle of town, look for a small sign for the road to Kite Lake. Turn here, pass through a residential area. Drive 2.8 miles toward Kite Lake and turn right onto the Windy Ridge Road, also known as 787 or 415. Continue 2.75 miles to a parking area near the Mineral Park mine in Dolly Varden Gulch.

Trailhead Status Updates

Most Recent Update 8/3/2025:

Winter Access

Closed at the Paris Mill site which is just below the turn-off onto the Mineral Park/Bristlecone road.

Trailhead Facilities & Fees

Parking: Maybe 10 vehicles can park in the Mineral Park area but there is more parking up the road, at the Bristlecone Area.
Camping: Not much in the area due to private property.
Restrooms: No
Fees: No
Trailhead added by BillMiddlebrook