Matterhorn Peak

Route: Southeast Slopes
Posted On: 6/21/2024, By: JosephG
Info: Summer conditions. No snow of consequence. 

Route: Southeast Slopes
Posted On: 9/18/2023, By: bdloftin77
Info: Dry!! Most peaks south of Henson Creek appeared to have a decent amount of snow, notably Redcloud and Sunshine. 

Route: Southeast Slopes
Posted On: 9/17/2023, By: MaryinColorado
Info: A healthy dusting of snow coated the entire slope but was melted off by the time we left the summit. Lingering snow on the rocky west-facing scramble made for some slick maneuvering in parts. But the good news is when we got to the real spice (i.e., the class 3 fun!) it was pretty much all dry. LOTS of loose rock shifting under us through the whole scramble, though, so I think moisture helped loosen things even more than they probably already were. So, be really careful and test every foot and hand placement first. We sent some rocks flying and also heard regular rockfall on the slopes under Wetterhorn, as well. 

Route: Southeast Slopes
Posted On: 9/4/2022, By: 14ercooper
Info: Nice little scramble to add a 13er to a hike in the area. Could probably keep it at difficult class 2 with some careful routefinding, or just send it at class 3 up the crux on surprisingly solid rock. 

Route: Southeast Slopes
Posted On: 6/13/2022, By: zootloopz
Info: Summer conditions! Wonderful hike. 

Route: Southeast Slopes
Posted On: 6/5/2022, By: Sbenfield
Info: Did not need snow gear of any kind. Easy to navigate any remaining snow. Continued on to Broken Hill which was also snow free For those interested in the traverse to Wetterhorn, I have attached a picture for your convenience 

Route: Middle Fork of the Cimarron
Posted On: 6/28/2021, By: dwoodward13
Info: Hiked in from the Middle Fork of the Cimarron TH. Very nice trail up to the saddle where you start dropping into the East Fork valley. A few snow patches over the trail that were bulletproof in the morning that are easy enough to just walk around. I took the western most trail that ascends the Uncomp-Matterhorn saddle and it was basically an old mining road. Think Rock of Ages approach. Ridge crest the rest of the way to the summit. Some enjoyable scrambling toward the top. Sadly views got socked in. 

Route: Southeast Slopes
Posted On: 6/9/2021, By: HikerGuy
Info: Any remaining snow can be avoided, essentially summer conditions. Traverse to Broken Hill is also dry. Route was 9.93 miles and 4,314 feet. 

Route: Southeast Slopes
Posted On: 11/4/2020, By: supranihilest
Info: Not much snow on the road or trail (which is shared with the Matterhorn Peak trail until the stock driveway splits northeast - take the stock driveway) until above treeline. Once on the stock driveway there's plenty of snow embedded in the eroded, inset trail but it can be avoided on the sides. The south slopes of Matterhorn are almost completely dry. There's some snow on the upper scramble, which, combined with wet shoes, adds some additional spice. The rock is generally solid but be careful what you grab since there are some large, loose blocks. The scramble is fun and short. Descend the way you came. 

Route: Southeast Slopes
Posted On: 9/14/2020, By: Chicago Transplant
Info: Entire route is dry, except for some wet marshy areas between the trail and base of the ridge. 

Route: Southeast Slopes
Posted On: 7/22/2019, By: Giant hills
Info: No snow summer conditions. 

Route: Southwest Slopes
Posted On: 7/20/2019, By: LetsGoMets
Info: I departed the Wetterhorn trail on my descent around 12,500' and boulder hopped to the large boulders that are plainly visable on the SW slopes of Matterhorn. One patch of snow in the drainage before you start to climb the Matterhorn boulders, but after that it was summer conditions to the top. On the descent I picked up a climbers trail that intersects the Wetterhorn trail at 12,300 ish - there is a snowfield over the water just before the trail which makes crossing it easier. 

Route: Southeast Slopes
Posted On: 7/9/2018, By: madmattd
Info: Easy walkup to the base of the tower from the stock trail just above the turn for Wetterhorn. It seems the normal route swings around to the right and up, pretty simple scramble with minor exposure in one or two spots. Canister is missing a 1-1/2" male threaded cap, and needs a new log, bag, and pencil. One partial piece of paper and a torn bag is all that's left in the current one. 

Route: Southeast Slopes
Posted On: 5/25/2018, By: illusion7il
Info: All clear, any snow can be avoided. 

Route: Southeast Slopes
Posted On: 7/14/2015, By: TravelingMatt
Info: Dry to summit. If cutting across the basin to or from Wetterhorn, may encounter some snow, but was solid in early afternoon. Pic is from point 13060 to the south.