At 2.3 miles, stay left at a junction. This was Nicole's first real test of her new toy, and it was a good one. At about this point in the East Fork we left the trail and blazed our own route on the tundra over the pass north of Uncompahgre Peak, into the remote and seldom visited Big Blue Creek basin. Uncompahgre Peak The slope is pretty mellow all the way through the valley. It is a large, squarish peak comprised of volcanic rubble. Getting There. Great views all the way up. From a distance the peak looks like a formidable climb but the ascent up the mountain’s south ridge is quite doable for … 4. Uncompahgre Peak is the giant of the San Juan mountains! but finally .the trail ..just.. ENDS... at a sloping cliff face. Uncompahgre Peak is one of the most distinctively shaped peaks in Colorado. Elevation is the altitude of a place above sea level. Hike: Uncompahgre Peak from the Nellie Creek Trailhead Date: July 12, 2014 Weather: Warm (50's and 60's maybe), nice all morning, but could hear thunder on our way back down Round Trip Distance: 7.25 from main trail head, 15.25 from the 2WD road (we did about 8.5 with the extra mile before hitching a ride up the 4WD road) Summit Elevation: 14,309' Uncompahgre Peak Overview. It is a long-distance trail stretching for 782 km (486 miles) from Waterton Canyon southwest of Denver to Durango. Rick, Dan, and I finished the hike to Uncompahgre Peak where we enjoyed ourselves for over an hour. 7.5 miles RT with ~3000ft of gain makes this a. great run or hike: https://www.strava.com/activities/342692231. Getting higher on the trail as sunset approaches. Private Tour to Pikes Peak Garden of Gods. The Uncompahgre Wilderness was one of these destinations. There were lots of people on the trail so I felt safer knowing we weren't alone out there. 7. A week prior I had concluded a hike up to the flank of Uncompahgre Peak before snow induced slickness convinced me to make the summit on another occasion. Please choose a different date. It is a spectacular sight high above Lake City, Colorado. We rent a jeep the day before, and get up before the sun rises, for this trip. This is a 17.2 mile out-and-back hike with 6300 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 8-11 hours to complete. Wetterhorn Peak and Uncompaghre Peak is a 17.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Lake City, Colorado that features a great forest setting and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. Uncompahgre Peak is the 6th highest peak in Colorado and is the highest peak of the San Juan Mountains. Consider things such as access and accommodation at the base of Uncompahgre Peak, as well as the logistics of climbing to the summit. The prominent 14,321-foot (4365.0 m) fourteener is the highest summit of the San Juan Mountains and the highest point in the drainage basin of the Colorado River and the Gulf of California. rice.john78 1 year, 3 months ago Nellie Creek to Uncompahgre Peak Trail. Uncompahgre Summit Markers to commemorate your hike! Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. He assured me there was a trail to the peak which tops out at 13144 ft. Ask fellow travelers and attraction managers your top questions. No special equipment required to climb it, but it's still quite scary to me. At the trailhead and ready to begin the hike. Hiking to the summit is well worth the effort. Several parties began to arrive as we enjoyed the sun and took in the views. We took a 4x4 up to the upper trailhead which was also a fun little ride in the Jeep (definitely need a 4x4). Has a broad summit plateau, rising about 1,500 feet above the broad surrounding alpine basins. I hiked the peak on the first of a three-day road trip in Colorado. If you're acclimated, it's easy. codytmyers 1 year, 2 months ago Uncompahgre peak. All 14er routes are more difficult and more dangerous in winter. Due to its length and elevation change, even the fastest runners should expect at least 4 hrs round trip. Head west until you reach the Colorado... Mountain Conditions. The most popular route to the summit is via the Uncompahgre Peak Trail at the end of the Nellie Creek Road, and is the route described here. Hiking trip report, map, and photos for Coxcomb Peak, located in Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado. Four couples (and one son) from Redemption Hill Church traveled to Lake City, Colorado this past weekend to hike 14,309 ft. Uncompahgre Peak. It's a 4-6 mile hike or so, but we drive part of the way. Get Here. The Wilderness has over 100,000 acres with more than 100 miles of trails and many more trails nearby outside the wilderness boundary. We drive while it's still dark, up the Henson Creek Road to the Nellie Creek Road turnoff on the right, and then drive a few VERY ROUGH miles to the trailhead. You will be climbing up rocks as well as walking over some rocky areas of the trail. Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for, Would you recommend this place or activity to a friend looking for an, Are the prices for this place or activity, Is this a must-do if you are traveling with a, Is this a place or activity you would go to on a, I drove to the trailhead on a weekday and was the first up. Tons of mountain goats when I was there. Sign in & out at the sign in spot at the beginning of the trail. Most of the trail lies above 3,000 m or 10,000 feet. At about a mile into the hike, dawn is upon us and the peak reveals itself to us for the first time. It is a straightforward hike that is best done in late summer. I climbed Uncompahgre in 1997 and always remembered it fondly as a fine scenic hike through flower-strewn meadows to the highest point in the San Juan Mountains. Buy an Uncompaghre T-shirt in town and have the date stamped on it. It is a long-distance trail stretching for 782 km (486 miles) from Waterton Canyon southwest of Denver to Durango. Uncompahgre peak is the highest Colorado 14er in the San Juan Range. Tons of mountain goats when I was there. Uncompahgre peak. The uniquely shaped summit block of Uncompahgre Peak (14,309-ft.) is a well know landmark in the San Juan Mountains. At 14,321 feet, it’s the 6 th highest summit in the Rocky Mountains and the highest in the San Juan Range. Tips: 1. About 1.5 miles in, there are a few steeper parts but none of them last very long. Hiking trip report for Coxcomb Peak, located in Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado. 7.9 miles, 2900’ elevation gain, 7:35 roundtrip time . I was 6 days into a 2 week car camping and day hiking exploration of the mountains in the San Juan and Uncompahgre National Forests. .at this point, due to altitude, it's all I can do to put one foot in front of the other - it seems like MILES to the summit. We spend a week in town, trying to get acclimated, and never quite succeed. Looking to hike your first 14er? Hike along a stream on clear trail, mostly singletrack but in some parts a rocky dirt road. Eventually you start zigzagging up and have occasional opportunities to peer off an astounding dropoff. Uncompahgre Peak is a favorite for trail runners stopping through Lake City. Not being accustomed to the altitudes, it's all we can do to hike it in one day. 5. If you don't have a high-clearance 4WD vehicle, park on the Henson Creek road and start here. Hiking alone and summiting my first mountain - Uncompahgre Peak on June 16, 2020. Several parties began to arrive as we enjoyed the sun and took in the views. Uncompahgre Peak is the highest peak in Colorado's San Juan mountain range and the 6th highest peak in Colorado. This is a 11.8 mile out-and-back hike with 4100 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 9-12 hours to complete. Starting along the Wetterhorn Basin Trail. I forgot to use it on my calves which were exposed, & I got sunburned there. Descend the south ridge to elevation 13,440 feet. Have FUN! We've hiked this several different years, .. One year we were turned back by a snowstorm that blew up ..(mid-September). Uncompahgre Peak via Ridgestock Driveway Trail is a 14.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Lake City, Colorado that offers scenic views and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. Uncompahgre Peak Trail #239 begins at the Nellie Creek Trailhead at the end of Nellie Creek Road, FSR #877 and ends at Uncompahgre Peak within the Uncompahgre Wilderness where Wilderness Regulations apply. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest 2250 South Main St Delta, Colorado 81416 (970) 874-6600. Hence the season for the Co Thunderstorms are unpredictable and usually roll in during the afternoon. Uncompahgre Peak Uncompahgre Peak is the highest peak in Colorado's San Juan mountain range and the 6th highest peak in Colorado. Uncompahgre Peak Images : SummitPost.org : Climbing, hiking, mountaineering This is a 11.8 mile out-and-back hike with 4100 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 9-12 hours to complete. The bathroom at the top is no longer open despite the structure remaining, so dig a hole. Hiking trip report, map, and photos for Wetterhorn and Uncompahgre Peaks, located in Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado. It has the most amazing summit drop off of all the 14ers in Colorado. While Wetterhorn Peak is an easy scramble with mostly solid rock, many hikers will bring along a helmet for the final couple hundred feet. 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