Distance

4.0 mi to summit

6.9 mi total

Elevation

11,300 ft start

Vertical

2,100 ft gain

Time

3 hr 45 min to summit

6 hr 0 min total

12/18/22: From Berthoud Pass via Colorado Mines Peak. Another classic Divide hike. Spectacular Central Front Range views from a sky island peak. The weather was coldest of the year but conditions were quite favorable for a splendid day on the mountain.
(6.9/2100)

Route to summit

None

out-and-back
Obstacles

routefinding, snow on route, avalanche danger

Key gear

crampons, trekking poles