1 provides a distant view of the route. Begin the hike by crossing the large bridge that spans the stream in Stevens Gulch and follow the well-defined Grays trail
2 3. Grays Peak will soon come into view
4. From the trailhead, hike approximately 1.5 miles to reach an information sign
5. Shortly after passing the sign, continue up to a flat, rocky area
6. Follow the trail around a small ridge extending south toward the east side of Grays
7. Torreys Peak will be to your right, while Grays lies ahead to the southwest.
Above 12,600', the trail swings left, following along the west side of the rocky ridge
8. Continue upward beyond 13,000'
9 to reach a trail junction
10. Stay left on the Grays trail as turning right leads to Torreys Peak. Proceed east to reach a 13,400-foot corner overlooking Stevens Gulch and a rock tower
11. From this corner, the trail continues toward the upper, north slope
12. After a brief elevation gain, the trail turns right and begins a long westward traverse across the slope. Use switchbacks to ascend the final stretch of the slope
13 and reach the summit
14 15.