Length: 2.9 miles one way 5.8 miles roundtrip.
Elevation Stats: Elevation Gain 1,007′ (10,863′ to 11,870′) with ascent 1,067′ and descent 60′
Trail Facilities: None
Trail Summary: This trail is a section of the Continental Divide Trail #813 and is a very popular hike with great views of Wolf Creek Ski Area, Alberta Reservoir and the East Fork Valley. The trails starts by heading south and east from the Great Continental Divide display atop Wolf Creek Pass. Hike across the meadow and cross the bridge on the far side. Turn left immediately after crossing the bridge and stay left going up through the trees. The trail switchbacks up through the conifer forest for the first mile, with the Wolf Creek Ski area on your left and often a rocky talus slope on your right, referred to as “the Rock Garden”. At the top of the rock garden you encounter the top of the Bonanza Chair Lift, keep right as the trail enters the trees again. Along this section you will encounter the Treasure Pass trail going off steeply downhill on your right. At 2.1 miles the trail emerges from the trees and contours around the top of a steep bowl on your right. From here there are views down into the East Fork Valley. The trail will then bear left and come out on top of a ridge that is the top of the ski area. Follow the trail across the ridge to the base of Alberta Peak . The CDT goes around the peak to the right but the peak may be summited by scrambling up its rocky slope to the top at 11,870′ elevation. The summit provides a great lunch spot with unbelievable views in all directions.
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