Continental Divide Cabin

Continental Divide Cabin is a privately owned hut booked by 10th Mountain. This hut, aptly named, is relatively easy to get to and also serves as a connection between the 10th Mountain Division Hut, Sangree’s Hut, and Vance’s Cabin. Plus, there are over fifteen miles of rewarding beginner to intermediate cross country ski trails close by, and other opportunities for rewarding day trips. Completed in October 2007, this hut is the newest in the System.

Hut Elevation: 10,500'

Layout and capacity: Single story cabin with two private bedrooms each sleeping two people and an additional four bunks in the common area. Capacity 8. This hut also has a gas-fired outdoor grill and Pack & Plays for infants.

Hut Location: The Continental Divide Cabin is located almost on top of the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado. The closest town is Leadville.
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Maps:
Official 10th Mountain, Winter: Chicago Ridge or Galena Mountain [example]
USGS Map: Leadville North
USFS Forest Visitor's Map: San Isabel National Forest

Dates Open: Summer, June 15th through Thanksgiving. Winter, Thanksgiving through 30 April.

Owned By: Privately Owned Oven: Woodburning   Sauna: No

Winter Trail Access

• Trailhead: Tennessee Pass. Route: Colorado Trail to the hut, Total Mileage .8 mile
• Trailhead: Crane Park. Total Mileage: 2.6 miles
• Start: 10th Mountain Hut: Total Mileage: 4.9 miles
• Start: Vance’s Cabin. Total Mileage: 3.9 miles
• Start: Sangree M. Froelicher Hut. Total Mileage: 6.6 miles

Summer Trail Access

• Trailhead: Tennessee Pass. Route: Colorado Trail to the hut, total mileage .8 mile
• Trailhead: Crane Park. Total Mileage 2.6 miles
• Start: Vance’s Cabin. Total Mileage 3.9 miles

(For trailhead details, please see left-hand menu at top of page.)