Kokomo Pass, Summit County, ColoradoA very historical pass surrounded by vertical mine shafts, old saw mills, and the historic Camp Hale. |
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Kokomo PassKokomo Pass – You are likely to find sheep grazing around the top of Kokomo pass. This area has several-abandoned vertical mine shafts, some of which are disturbingly close to the Colorado Trail and partially camouflaged by low bushy willows. Use caution if you happen to deviate from the trail. Following Searle pass and continuing on till you reach Kokomo Pass. This trail is located within the site of the historic Camp Hale, where the 10th Mountain Division trained for winter mountainous warfare during World War II. The fourteen thousand men that were trained here fought heroically in the mountains of Northern Italy. This portion of the Colorado Trail travels generally east from Camp Hale to Kokomo Pass. The trail begins on the right side of Ranch Creek Road (FDR 714)... look for a buck and rail fence. The trail crosses the East Fork Eagle River. The trail parallels the road for 0.6 miles. At 0.8 miles, a bridge crosses Cataract Creek. Continue on the trail as you will pass beautiful alpine meadows and an old saw mill. |
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