JACKAL HUT

Located near timberline in an area used by 10th Mountain troops during their war training in the 1940s, Jackal Hut has good nearby skiing and terrific views of several stunning 14,000-foot peaks. The hut was built with money donated by Jack Schuss and Al Zesiger, two strong supporters of 10th Mountain (the name is an eponymous combo of Jack-Al).

Hut Elevation: 11,660'

Layout and capacity: Upstairs: 1 room with a double bed, 1 room with 4 single beds, and 10 single beds in a communal sleeping area. Capacity 16.

Hut Location: Jackal Hut is the eastern most hut owned by 10th Mountain Divison Hut Association. It is located in central Colorado, on the western slope of the Continental Divide about 15 miles north of the city of Leadville. It is the closest hut to the Camp Hale site, where the 10th Mountain Division soldiers did most of their training during the Second World War. [locator map]

Maps:
Official 10th Mountain, Winter: Chicago Ridge [example]
Official 10th Mountain, Summer: Leadville
USGS Map: Pando
USFS Forest Visitor's Map: White River National Forest

Dates Open: Summer, 1 July through 30 September. Winter, Thanksgiving through 30 April

Owned By: 10th Mountain Division Hut Association  Oven: Woodburning   Sauna: No

This hut is located in the Vail Pass Winter Recreation Area. Use of this hut during most of the winter requires payment of additional fees to the U.S. Forest service that will be charged at the time you make your reservation. This is not a parking fee; it applies regardless of which trailhead is used. The $6.00 per person per night fee is in effect from 11/21/07 though 4/30/08, children 14 and under are free. More Information.

• Trailhead: Vance's Cabin, elevation 10,980' Route: Via Ranch Creek, Total Mileage 10.3

• Trailhead: Fowler-Hilliard Hut, elevation 11,500' Route: Via Pearl Creek, Total Mileage 7.8

Summer Trail Access         [click here for summer water source information]

• Trailhead: South Camp Hale, elevation 9,280' Route: F.S. road 714, F.S. road 755 (extreme 4WD road) to the hut, Total Mileage 3.8

• Trailhead: Fowler-Hilliard Hut, elevation 11,500' Route: F.S. road 751, F.S. road 702, F.S. road 714, F.S. road 755 to the hut, Total Mileage 13.1

• Trailhead: Fowler-Hilliard Hut, elevation 11,500' Route: F.S. road 751, F.S. road 702, F.S. road 715 to the hut, Total Mileage 9.4

• Trailhead: Vance's Cabin, elevation 10,980' Route: F.S. road 731, Hwy 24, F.S. road 714, F.S. road 755 to the hut, Total Mileage 9.3

• Trailhead: Vance's Cabin, elevation 10,980' Route: F.S. road 731, Hwy 24, Colorado Trail, F.S. trail 726, F.S. road 714, F.S. road 755 to the hut, Total Mileage 9.4

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