1 provides a distant view of the route. Start the hike by crossing the large bridge that spans Stevens Gulch and follow the well-defined Grays trail into Stevens Gulch. Near 11,800' you'll get a full view of Grays Peak -
2. Continue for 1.5 miles to an information sign
where there are excellent views of the two peaks -
3. Shortly after this point, hike to and across a flat, rocky area -
4. The trail gradually turns left behind a small ridge that runs south up to the east side of Grays -
5. Torreys Peak is to your right. Continue west and southwest as more of Grays comes into view.
Near 12,600', the trail turns left before continuing south along the small ridge -
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7. After the rugged section along the ridge, continue on easier terrain (
8) to a trail junction
at 13,300' -
9. Taken from Kelso Ridge on Torreys Peak,
10 is a different view of the area. If you're starting with Grays, stay left on the main Grays trail and continue to a corner with a large overlook of Stevens Gulch (approx. 13,700') -
11. Turn right and gradually ascend west across Grays' north slope before switchbacking a couple of times below the top -
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13. After 3,000' of elevation gain and over 3.5 miles, gain the summit of Grays summit -
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If you're continuing to Torreys, your first goal is to descend Grays' north ridge. Drop northe down the ridge and follow the trail toward the Grays-Torreys saddle -
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18. Reach the broad saddle
at 13,700' -
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On the Grays side of the saddle, there is a trail that descends back to the main Grays trail. It's the trail used for a direct hike of Torreys, without Grays, and will also be used later to return to Stevens Gulch. Hike across the saddle and begin the ascent of Torreys -
20. Follow the trail along Torreys' southeast ridge all the way to the summit -
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22. For your descent, retrace your route down Torreys and locate the trail that drops east from the Grays side of the saddle -
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24. Continue down to reach the Grays trail near 13,200' -
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