Distance

0.2 mi to summit

0.5 mi total

Elevation

1,983 ft start

2,578 ft max

Vertical

574 ft gain

Time

19 min to summit

59 min total

Just a quick peak on a geocaching outing. Nelson Peak overlooks the El Dorado Canyon mine. Beautiful, but very loose and crumbly rock.

Route to summit

None

out-and-back
Obstacles

routefinding, rockfall/loose rock

Key gear

GPS device