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Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
09/03/2023
The Tenderfoot Loop provides beautiful views overlooking the Dillon Reservoir and surrounding mountain ranges.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
09/03/2023
The loop splits right at the trailhead and can be done in either direction.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
09/03/2023
The trail (going clockwise) starts heading uphill right away.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
09/03/2023
The flowy trail winds through forest near the beginning.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
09/03/2023
Views of the Tenmile Range.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
09/03/2023
Buffalo Mountain outside of Silverthorne.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
09/03/2023
The peaks of the Eagles Nest Wilderness.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
09/03/2023
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
09/03/2023
The trail is commonly used by mountain bikers.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
09/03/2023
Wildflowers abound along several sections of the trail, particularly on the south side of the loop.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
09/03/2023
Looking south towards Breckenridge and Swan Mountain.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
09/03/2023
Looking along the trail heading back towards the parking lot.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
09/03/2023
The last section of trail is relatively flat, wide, and forested.