2016 Map of Thimble Rock

About this map

White River National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Pitkin County, characterized by a complex network of alpine trails and glacial hydrology. The terrain is anchored by massive features such as Williams Mountains and Smuggler Mtn, with drainage moving through Hunter Cr and Woody Cr toward the Roaring Fork River at the southern edge. The presence of the Hunter Tunnel beneath the peaks indicates the region's legacy of industrial water or mineral engineering within the wilderness. A series of high basins and flats, including Slab Park, Horse Park, and Hunter Flats, are interconnected by historic routes like the Midway Trail and Woody Creek Trail. These paths lead to secluded water bodies like Sawyer Lake and Midway Lake, which sit at the base of significant landmarks such as the namesake Thimble Rock.