2022 Map of Snowmass Mountain

About this map

The mining-era settlement of Crystal sits at the confluence of several high-altitude forks, serving as a focal point for this survey of the high Elk Mountains. Situated within the White River National Forest and Gunnison National Forest, the landscape is defined by its extreme verticality and remote basins. High-altitude passages like Trail Rider Pass, Schofield Pass, and Frigid Air Pass connect the deep drainages of the Crystal River and Snowmass Cr, tracing the historical routes used by prospectors and early travelers. The presence of Schofield Park and Lead King Basin underscores the region's history of mineral exploration and timber management. Numerous alpine lakes, including Snowmass Lake and Geneva Lake, are scattered beneath prominent summits like Snowmass Mtn and Hagerman Peak. The intricate network of trails, such as the Maroon Snowmass Trl and Avalanche Silver Creek Trl, illustrates how this wilderness has been navigated and partitioned over decades of federal oversight.