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 -
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3. Grays Peak will soon come into view -
4. From the trailhead, hike approximately 1.5 miles to reach an information sign
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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' (
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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
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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 (
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