Summary
At the turn of the century, someone crafted a gorgeous trail to the top of this peak west of Mount Rosa, complete with well-planned switchbacks and rock cribbing to make the path level. Then time swallowed the trail. The Short Line railway that used to bring tourists here closed in 1922, and then the rustic inn that served them closed. Moss and slumping firs began to take over the trail.
But it hasn't disappeared. And it's a perfect destination for those looking for a mix of views and solitude.See the full content of this document
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Happy Trails Mount Big Chief
TO GET THERE: Drive up Old Stage Road for just over 10 miles from where its intersects with Penrose...
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