1 provides a distant view of the route. Start 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 soon comes into view -
4. From the trailhead, follow the trail for approximately 1.5 miles to an information sign
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5. Shortly after this point, hike up to a flat, rocky area -
6. Continue around a small ridge which runs south up to the east side of Grays -
7. Torreys Peak is to your right and Grays is ahead, to the southwest.
Above 12,600', swing left and follow the trail along the west side of the rocky ridge -
8. Continue above 13,000' (
9) to reach a trail junction
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10. Turning right will take you to Torreys peak so stay left on the Grays trail. Continue east to reach a 13,400-foot corner which overlooks Stevens Gulch and a rock tower
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11. From the corner, continue toward the upper, north slope -
12. After some brief gain, the trail turns right and begins a long traverse west across the slope. Switchback up the remaining slope (
13) to reach the summit
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