| Peak: | San Luis Peak |
| Route: | Northeast Ridge |
| Range: | San Juan |
| Posted By: | Sunshineof1985 |
| Date of Info: | 9/26/2015 |
| Date Posted: | 9/28/2015 |
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Hi! San Luis Peak is the 50th fourteener I have climbed this season! My goal is to climb all 54 (minus Culebra). You can read more about this hike and others at Sunshineof1985.com. Enjoy! Distance: 13.5 miles (the trail will say it's only 11, but it's wrong) Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft. Time started: 2:25pm End time: 8:15pm Time to Summit: 3 hours and 5 minutes Time to Descent: 2 hours and 30 minutes Overall Pace: 2.4 miles per hour GEAR (to bring): Bear spray, GPS, extra socks, phone, SPOT Satellite Tracker, Map, Topo Map from 14ers.com, hiking boots with 2 pairs of socks on, long-sleeve, wind-guard/raincoat, light weight puffy coat, warm hat, lightweight gloves, day pack with water sack (64 oz), snacks. ****Road Condition: A sedan can make it all the way to the trailhead just fine. DO NOT EXCEED THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE DIRT ROAD! I traveled the road in the dark and an unexpected turn nearly did me in. There are no warnings. 15GG WILL TURN INTO 14DD otherwise known as 794. Stay on the more defined road the whole way to the trailhead; there are many turn offs, and not much signage at all. Trail Condition: No snow at this point. There is some mud, but not enough to slow you down. The trail is an easy one to follow and is dirt almost the entire time until you get to the saddle at 13,100 feet. Then you'll be in small rock, and talus the remainder of the hike. |
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