10/22/2022 Route: Northwest Slopes Posted On: 10/26/2022, By: Tommy Burke Info: Drove to the 4WD trailhead with my Taco. I was amazed to see a Subaru at the trailhead - must be an awesome driver! The hike was very windy but the trail is very easy to follow all the way up. The top is steep with packed snow - fantastic traction with crampons. Poles were also a big help. |
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10/9/2022 Route: Northwest Slopes Posted On: 10/9/2022, By: amandaefaith Info: Packed snow on the trail starting around 12800 / 13000. Once you hit the ridge, the trail steepens. I recommend spikes or cold weather boots for coming down that section. Rest of the trail is in good condition, a little muddy in spots. All snow was avoidable over to 13,462 and down from Middle Mountain. Likely not avoidable if you plan to hit the saddle between 13,462 and Browns Peak |
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9/11/2022 Route: North Ridge from Lulu Gulch Posted On: 9/12/2022, By: kwhit24 Info: We parked around 10.300' and started hiking up the 4WD road. We turned off after about .3' of a mile when we came to the gated road on our left. The old mining road follows a bunch of switchbacks to 3200' below Middle Mtn B. From there the rest of the rout is pretty clear. Follow the ridgeline to PT 13462 and Browns Pk. From Browns follow a faint trail that traverses to the saddle for Huron Pk. Up to this point everything is Class 1 but this portion involves some talus hoping along a easy slope. Once at the saddle just follow the standard trail for Huron up and back down to the car (11.39 mi; 4,330' gain; 5:46:53 total time) Start at West Winfield TH 7:15am; Middle Mtn B 9:10am; PT 13462 9:40am; Browns Pk 10:05am; Huron Pk 11:00am; Upper 4WD TH 12:30pm; Back to car at Lower TH 1:00pm |
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8/17/2022 Route: Northwest Slopes Posted On: 8/19/2022, By: cmancero Info: Drove to upper trailhead on 4wd road with stock off-road 4Runner without any issues. Arrived 6am only 3 cars there. Hike is more then 6.5 miles . Trailhead sign says 3.5 up and we think it's slightly more then 7. Both of our Garmin devices read differently so unclear. Weather was cloudy so sadly no views. Hike more grueling then I thought compared to elbert or other “easy” 14 ers. Nearest bathrooms are at Missouri gulch trailhead on way to Huron. Recommend a stop there. No scree .click for photos |
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8/4/2022 Route: North Ridge from Lulu Gulch Posted On: 8/4/2022, By: Syde0004 Info: Followed the AllTrails Huron loop. Pretty challenging. Whole lot of scrambling across boulders. No real trail to follow for a lot of it on the way up. The views on the way down were spectacular! Trailhead: 4:30am, got a spot just fine Summit: 8:50am Back to car: 11:40am |
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7/30/2022 Route: North Ridge from Lulu Gulch Posted On: 7/31/2022, By: TheSpaceForce Info: 7/30: Ascended from Lulu Gulch via Browns Peak direct (Option 1). We cannot recommend Browns Peak direct/Option 1. From a "leave no trace" perspective, you are very likely to cause a bunch of additional erosion, crush a bunch of tundra, or both on this route. If interested in approaching from the North Ridge, consider going via the Middle Mountain-Browns Peak-Huron ridgeline for the entire route (Option 2). Otherwise, an entirely different route may be the best choice. We descended the Standard route, which is in impeccable shape. |
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7/17/2022 Route: Northwest Slopes Posted On: 7/17/2022, By: cfitzpatrick Info: Summer conditions, lots of water on the trail and on the 4X4 hike. Completed as a sunrise hike, started around 2am and summited around 5am. |
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7/1/2022 Route: Northwest Slopes Posted On: 7/1/2022, By: Swelchy Info: Summer conditions, lots of snow melt on the trail, I would recommend wearing waterproof shoes or shoes that dry fast. We did not encounter any snow or slush on the entirety of the trail. Started a little late at 8:00, summited at 10:50, back to the car by 1:30. |
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6/27/2022 Route: Northwest Slopes Posted On: 6/27/2022, By: hsfedina Info: Snow yesterday made the mid-final Ascent slushy. It was fine for me (and easier to follow trail) but down-hikers reported mild difficulty. Spikes not necessary. Overall amazing! |
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6/25/2022 Route: Northwest Slopes Posted On: 6/25/2022, By: cloudkicker Info: Terrifying avalanche terrain, bring probe, also bring crampons and axe. Kidding. 100% summer conditions |
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6/20/2022 Route: Northwest Slopes Posted On: 6/20/2022, By: Roxandnate Info: Full-on summer conditions. One 15-foot rapidly melting span of snow to cross. Lots of meltwater in the basin. Please don't go off-trail to avoid. Lots of damage is being done to adjacent tundra. |
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6/12/2022 Route: Northwest Slopes Posted On: 6/13/2022, By: Balancing1076 Info: Hiked from beginning of 4WD road. Added 4 miles RT. 4WD road had some deep divots and didn't feel comfortable taking Honda Pilot. Believe my decision to just hike it was a good one because the Pilot never would have made it. Trail was in summer conditions all the way. Snowfield was in high melt, ground very wet. Trail was wet with running water from 12.,70”-13,000” about. Bring extra socks. |
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6/11/2022 Route: Northwest Slopes Posted On: 6/11/2022, By: csf-lhiver Info: 4WD TH is accessible. Route is dry. The snow field is still up there, it's melting quick. If you posthole, you'll probably posthole into a pool of water underneath the snow, so just keep that in mind. Parts of the trail to gain the ridge are muddy/water running on the trail due to the melting snow. Good hike, and beautiful views. |
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6/11/2022 Route: Lulu up, standard down Posted On: 6/11/2022, By: Alpinefroggy Info: Lulu full summer conditions, Standard has one snow field that will get your feet wet. Otherwise in summer conditions Beautiful views of the surrounding 14ers all the way out to the elks. Go get it! |
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6/8/2022 Route: Northwest Slopes Posted On: 6/8/2022, By: bananabobby Info: Almost summer conditions. There are a few patches of snow right before the tree line. There is a big snowfield still at 12k. It was frozen solid on the way up and I postholed about a dozen times at 9am on the way back. Seems like it would be a miserable 500' walk at noon or later. |
