CO 14ers: Grays Peak Traverse
August 19, 2022

Start: Argentine Pass Trailhead, Horseshoe Basin

End: Grays Peak Trailhead, Stevens Gulch

Peaks: Grays (14,270')

Elevation Gain/Loss: 3,205 ft / 3,040 ft

Point-to-Point Mileage: 7.25 mi

Duration: 7 hours, 38 minutes

Rock Difficulty: Class 2

After completing a couple more non-notable hikes during the first half of August, I began a week-long trip to Colorado on August 16. After spending a couple of days acclimatizing since I live at sea level, I completed my first 14er with Grays Peak. The standard North Slope route is an extremely popular Class 1, so to spice things up I decided to do the desolate Class 2 South Ridge instead. Read more...