2016 Map of Hayden Peak

About this map

Ashcroft serves as a central point of interest in this high-altitude landscape of the Elk Mountains, where the 2016 terrain reflects a modern recreation-focused economy built upon much older access routes. The map detail highlights an intricate network of specialized paths such as the Conundrum Creek Trail and Electric Pass Trail that navigate the steep verticality of the White River National Forest. These trails follow the natural contours of the land, tracing the path of Castle Cr and Conundrum Cr through deep basins. Significant summits like Cathedral Peak and Castle Peak define the horizon, while high-mountain waters such as American Lake and Cathedral Lake sit in glacial bowls. The intersection of the Pitkin Co and Gunnison Co boundary line underscores the shared stewardship of this wilderness by the Gunnison National Forest.