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Grays Peak

Rank:

9 of 53

Elevation:

14,270'

Range:

Front

County:

Clear Creek, Summit

Lat/Long:

39º 38' 02" N, 105º 49' 01" W

Variant Names:

Location:

On the Continental Divide in the Front range. Interstate 70 is only 4 miles to the north. Grays Peak is the highest peak on the Continental Divide - in the United States.

Nearby Towns:

Bakerville, Montezuma and Keystone

Nearby 14ers:

Torreys Peak

History:

Maps:

USGS Quads: Grays Peak, Montezuma, Loveland Pass
Trails Illustrated: #104

Road Access:

Easy 4WD access to 11,280' from the northeast via Forest Road 189 in Stevens Gulch. Reach this road from exit 221 on Interstate 70.
4WD access to 11,000' from the north by leaving Forest Road 189 in Stevens Gulch and driving into Grizzly Gulch.
Easy 4WD access to 11,400' from the south via the 260 Road in Peru Creek. Reach this road from the town of Montezuma near U.S. 6 and Keystone.
(Detailed trailhead directions and status)

Hiking Info:

East Slopes
Difficulty:	Class 1
Trailhead:	Grays Peak
Trailhead Elev.:	11,280 feet
Elevation Gain:	3,000 feet
Trip Length:	8 miles
Trail to summit:	Yes
Stability:	Very stable
Exposure:	1
Crowds:	Crowded. Huge crowds on summer weekends
Fees:	None
Camping:	Several spots at trailhead. Dispersed camping in Stevens Gulch.

Route Pages:

Grays Peak Routes

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