Mount Massive Routes

FIRE IN THE AREA
6/29/2026: Due to the large Willow Fire, burning near Mt. Massive, hikers must stay away from all Mt. Massive and Mt. Elbert trailheads until further notice. We don't want to interfere with fire-fighting efforts in any way.

Routes	Gain	Round-Trip	Difficulty	Risk Factors
Mt. Massive - East Slopes Difficulty: Class 2 Total Elevation Gain: 4,500 feet Round-trip Distance: 13.75 mi	4,500'	13.75 mi	Class 2	Moderate Exposure: Moderate Rockfall Potential: Moderate Route-Finding: Moderate Commitment: Moderate
Mt. Massive - Southwest Slopes Difficulty: Class 2 Total Elevation Gain: 4,000 feet Round-trip Distance: 8 mi	4,000'	8 mi	Class 2	Moderate Exposure: Moderate Rockfall Potential: Moderate Route-Finding: Low Commitment: Moderate
Mt. Massive - East Ridge Difficulty: Difficult Class 2 Total Elevation Gain: 5,000 feet Round-trip Distance: 14 mi	5,000'	14 mi	Difficult Class 2	Considerable Exposure: Moderate Rockfall Potential: Moderate Route-Finding: Considerable Commitment: Considerable

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Trip Reports: Mt. Massive Trip Reports (252)

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Mt. Massive Trip Reports (252)

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