Powderhorn
About Powderhorn
A low-key Colorado secret defined by its uncrowded slopes and relaxed, authentic Western grit far from the glitzy resort crowds.
Highlights
- Deep glade skiing
- Quiet mountain trails
- Authentic Western vibe
- Affordable lift access
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2493m
- Top lift: 2997m
- Ski pistes: 38.2km
- Ski lifts: 5
- Lakes nearby: 81
- MTB trails: 146.4km
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
Enthalten in diesen Saisonpässen
Weather and 10-day forecast for Powderhorn
- Today: 10 to 15 °C, overcast, 2 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4221 m (4080 to 4310 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mi., 23. Sept. | 10 / 15 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Do., 24. Sept. | 8 / 15 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Fr., 25. Sept. | 9 / 16 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Sa., 26. Sept. | 7 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| So., 27. Sept. | 9 / 19 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Mo., 28. Sept. | 6 / 12 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Di., 29. Sept. | 6 / 12 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mi., 30. Sept. | 5 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Do., 1. Okt. | 7 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fr., 2. Okt. | 8 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Powderhorn
Hikes nearby — Powderhorn (8)
8 curated hiking trails around Powderhorn, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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FSR 104 Sawmill (Closed)
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Mesa Creek Trail
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Mesa Lake Shore Trail
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Anderson Reservoir No. 6 Road
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Wild Rose Picnic Ground Road
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Farmers Trail
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Bull Creek Cutoff Trail
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Coal Creek Basin Trail
Mountain biking near Powderhorn
- West Bench Trail
- Mutton Buster
- Rim View Trail
- Blue Ribbon
- Ramble On
- Rim View Connector
- Prospector
- Pinball Alley
Getting to Powderhorn
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), 33 km away, about 1h by road