Name: Caribou Hill: Eastern Slopes
Rating: 3.3

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Overview

As the grade steepens, the snow will deepen. Enjoy some surfy turns on this lap-able run!

Need to Know

Be on the lookout for moose in this area. We were here in early-December and saw seven (7!) moose.

Description

From the road (or the summit of Caribou Hill), head east. The line starts off quite low-angle (keep an eye out for rocks as this section tends to get wind scoured).

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Land Manager: USFS - Boulder Ranger District Office

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Tom Robson

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Trail Ratings

3.3 from 7 votes

#11

in Indian Peaks

#632

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3.3 from 7 votes

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4 Star		29%
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#11

in Indian Peaks

#246

in Colorado

#632

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Some wind scouring on the upper slopes of Caribou Hill.

Dec 8, 2016 near Nederland, CO

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Feb 13, 2022

nrj5011

Apr 18, 2021

Allison Moore-Farrell

Great area for beginners! Easy, low angle laps.

Feb 6, 2021

Shane Cunneff

Exposed rocks and vegetation in wind blown locations, but also pockets of deep snow. Must be mindful on your way down.

Jan 27, 2021

Shadrock

Crusty, windblown and very bony in some spots. You can stitch together a good run, but avoiding the sharks is tough. 2.5mi — 3h 00m

Jan 10, 2021

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Mar 15, 2020

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Caribou Hill: Eastern Slopes

“Easy, early-season turns just above Nederland. ”

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10,428' 3,178 m

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