8,899 ft
Elevation
12
Nearby Trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Hesperus Ski Area
Hesperus Ski Area is a small operating ski area in Colorado situated at 8,899 feet of elevation. The area offers 622 vertical feet of terrain, making it a modest option for skiers and snowboarders seeking a low-key mountain experience. Given its size and setting, it caters primarily to local and regional visitors rather than destination skiers. Winter access and conditions depend on seasonal snow; the area operates during the standard Colorado ski season.
Nearby Trails
Hoffheins Connection
easy · 2.49 mi · 408 ft gain
Dry Fork
hard · 8.16 mi · 1203 ft gain
Narrow Gauge
easy · 1.71 mi · 1 ft gain
Colorado Trail
expert · 442.09 mi · 1819 ft gain
Three Heroes
easy · 1.46 mi · 61 ft gain
Logchutes 1
hard · 9.78 mi · 585 ft gain
Westview Loop
moderate · 5.99 mi · 422 ft gain
Logchutes 3
moderate · 7.5 mi · 394 ft gain
Things to Do
Bay City Campground
Bay City Campground
Snowslide Campground
Snowslide Campground
Lightner Creek
Lightner Creek
Kroeger Campground
Kroeger Campground
Miner's Cabin Campground
Miner's Cabin Campground
HTR Durango Campground
HTR Durango Campground
Madden Creek Campground
Madden Creek Campground
Center Slab
Lightner Creek