Hubbards Cave
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
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39°33'48.8"N 107°13'20.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
Cave and Hike
This trail is generally accessible from April to October. It's 9 miles each way. The trail is used by ATVs, mountain bikers, and hikers.
This road takes you to the Hubbard Cave trail. Hike the trail for 1/4 mile to the cave entrance. Hubbard Cave has approximately 3,000 feet of passage with a vertical relief of only 50 feet. It was probably formed by erosion from a stream derived from groundwater in the lower beds of Leadville limestone and Dyer dolomite. Remember cave features are protected by law. Help preserve this natural wonder for future generations to enjoy.
The cave is a rectangular network of three parallel passages, each with its own entrance. There are large quantities of cave coral, but it is mostly restricted to the upper level.
The Grape Room, deep in the cave, has unusual small, rounded botryoid formations. The Gypsum room has a large concentration of gypsum flowers, gypsum blisters, selenite needles and angel's hair.
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Hubbard Cave Trail
Connects: Hubbard Cave Road (FSR #408), Hubbard Cave Glenwood Springs, CO – Medium – 0.9 Miles – Hike, Mountain Bike – Dirt Hubbard Cave Trail #1910 is an intermediate/moderate trail you can …
https://www.aspentrailfinder.com/hubbard-cave-trail/Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Glenwood Springs, Colorado
- Head south on Pine St toward 6th St (115 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto 6th St (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto CO-82 W (492 ft)
- Turn left onto the ramp to Denver (0.1 mi)
- Merge onto I-70 E (6.6 mi)
From Carbondale, proceed north on Hwy 82 for about six miles. Turn east on county road #114. Continue on #114 past the Colorado Mountain College Campus, trurn left at the junction with Country Road #115. Continue north on #115 approximately three miles, then turn right on the Lookout Mountain Road #120. Approximately 1.5 miles north on road 120, turn right on the jeep trail. From this point the road becomes 4-wheel drive and is impassible when wet. After turning onto the jeep trail, continue through the first intersection, then follow the left fork of the second intersection to Bear Creek. After crossing the creek, take the right fork of the intersecton and continue uphill. The jeep trail will continue for two more miles and dead-ends at the Hubbard Cave Trailhead.
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