Parry Peak is the highest ⦠Here is a photo of a skier getting ready to go down: Here is a photo of the lakes at the bottom of the valley: Keep on following the trail till you get to the top. The previous day had turned the slush on the trail to ice, but it was relatively easy to hike without crampons or snowshoes. The trail was very easy to find and pretty simply to track up to the lake. James became a mountaineer and was the first person to do a recorded ascent of a Colorado Fourteener. James Dziezynski Through all this training, wear the same shoes youâll use on game day so theyâre broken in and your legs get used to the weight. Thankfully a snowshoer made it to the summit shortly after me, so I could get a decent summit shot. The trail was very easy to find and pretty simply to track up to the lake. Beth, Spruce and I all highly recommend it! Coloradoâs highest summit is a grandfatherly gentle giant, at least by Rocky Mountain standards. Peak Forecasts; WunderMap; Road Conditions (CDOT) NOAA Satellite Imagery; NOAA National Maps; NOAA Radio Stations; NOAA Snow Level Info; CO Snow % of Normal; CO Snow Line Graph; Checklists. It was clearly marked and we followed it. A close up of Grays and Torreys Peaks. Detailed 6 day mountain weather forecasts for ⦠Download Agreement, Release, and Acknowledgement of Risk: A friend of mine and I are considering this route sometime soon. Thatâs not to say itâs a walk in the park â thereâs a matter of 4,400 feet of elevation gain over 4.5 miles to deal with â but the paths are well-maintained an⦠Square Top is just a bit west and 271 feet shy of 14,065-foot ⦠Here is a pic of our pup, Rusy leading the way with our friends in the distance: Climbing the glacier was not easy to get to the top. Itâs usually climbed from St. Maryâs Glacier or the old mining roads above Central City. Here is the trailhead location via goog maps: From there, it took us about 20/30 mins to get to St. Mary Lake, which was fantastic in the AM. Continuing on up the trail, at 3.8 miles and an elevation of 12,880â, I had a nice view of James Peak Lake, Little Echo Lake and the Mammoth Gulch drainage in the northern valley below. Not registered? Views from the summit of James Peak. A short while after I arrived at Saint Mary's Lake. The video scheduled for release later today will focus on Capitol Peak. Some nice snow formations Thankfully someone else on the summit with me... Indian Peaks Using your forum id/password. Elbert (14er) Quandary Peak (14er) James Peak (13er) Bierstadt-Sawtooth-Evans (14er combo) La Plata (14er) Mt. Ski Mountaineering - James Peak Region: Front Range Date: March 6, 2010 Mileage: ~8 Elevation Gain: ~2,900'? The flagship and highest peak in Gilpin County- where I call home- can be reached in number of ways. Mount Elbert - ** 14,433 feet - Class 2** Coloradoâs highest summit is a grandfatherly gentle giant, ⦠Using your forum id/password. Lakes viewed from above on James Peak, as captured by Mark James. James Peak, 13,294 feet: This is one of the prominent peaks on the Continental Divide that you can see from the famous Buffalo Herd Overlook on Interstate 70 at Genesee. Topped off with a glacier and beautiful alpine lake, making James Peak a must hike in the Peak to Peak Region. Looks like fun. After taking some photos we headed for the glacier. Mountain (climbing) weather forecasts for 3 elevations of James Peak, Front Range, Rocky Mountains (USA), United States. That descent takes you by the upper lakes in the Loch Lomond chain of lakes. In fact, with challenging Class 2 routes and a manageable Class 3 option, Grizzly Peak is actually a bit more challenging and dynamic than many of its higher counterparts. Distance: 12.6 Miles. To the south the shard ridge between James, Bancroft, and Parry is impressive with all the Front Range 14ers in the distance beyond. https://photos.app.goo.gl/xhka4jQnFecL9Q5K8. On a picture perfect clear day in September we saw about thirty people after getting past St. Maryâs Glacier. Not registered. Failure to have the necessary experience, physical conditioning, supplies or equipment can result in injury or death. James Peak, so close... James Peak, but so far away The summit area was a wonderland of ice rime formations, a testament to how windy the peak usually is. 14ers.com ⢠Trip Report - James Peak - From St. Mary's Glacier. Blaurock, who climbed his first fourteener, Pikes Peak, at age 15, recalled that he and Ervin would ride the train from Denver to Creede and âwalk over to Ouray and Telluride and climb the peaks in between.â Gotta love this peak. 14ers.com ⢠Trip Report - James Peak from Rogers Pass Trailhead. Failure to have the necessary experience, physical conditioning, supplies or equipment can result in injury or death. Give yourself 3.5 hours time to get to the top if you are in moderate shape and like to stop for photos. Bancroft, the ridge between James Peak and Mt. Accessing this route requires high clearance 4WD. This map can only be accessed by registered, 14ers.com users. You can easily access Elbertâs large, rounded dome by several trails, all of which begin in vanilla-scented pine forests and emerge from treeline with stunning views of the Sawatch Range. After our lunch break, we continued up towards Lake Haiyaha. We stood up there for an hour. Partners: Keith, Brian 14ers.com TR: James Peak - Out of the storm and into the sun Photos: (View Slideshow) Caution: The information contained in this report may not be accurate and should not be the only resource used in preparation for your climb. By using the information provided, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless 14ers.com and the report author(s) with respect to any claims and demands against them, including any attorney fees and expenses. A view to the south of Grays Peak (14,270â²) and Torreys Peak (14,267â²). We followed the trail due west and headed straight for the peak. Summits and Peaks by Year 2013 Twin Sisters (12er) James Peak (13er) Grays Peak (14er) Mt. The views beat Bierstadtâs and there is significantly less people. Overall we finished the whole thing in 5.5 hours and didnt rush anything because weather conditions were ideal. There was a small box with envelop section where you have to put in your license plate and stock a piece of paper on your windshield. Here is the trailhead location via goog maps: The trails are well marked near the glacier to bring you onto the flats of the mountain: This is what the trail looked like around this Point of intereste indicate on the google map link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/y3VuKWSq6rjGEpHL9. Overall it took us 3 hours to get to the top from St. Mary Glacier. âWearing heavier boots affects the jointsâknees and hips. Other groups were scaling the false peak to hike the north ridge line of the mountain, but we stuck with the clear path which was on the south side ridge line of the mountain. We found some great flat boulders with terrific views looking in the direction of Longs Peak, the only 14er in Rocky Mountain National Park. Square Top Mountain: 13,794 feet. Please read the 14ers.com Safety and Disclaimer pages for more information. The Indian Peaks / James Peak Wilderness Topographic Hiking Map is a waterproof, tear-resistant map covering all hiking trails in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness of central Colorado and surroundings with a 1:48,000 scale (1 in appox. By using the information provided, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless 14ers.com and the report author(s) with respect to any claims and demands against them, including any attorney fees and expenses. https://photos.app.goo.gl/g5G17E7CH1TDkeem7, https://photos.app.goo.gl/EtWP8WPMs3uHFJ9w8, https://photos.app.goo.gl/u7Q63HUSsZhouRbk6, https://photos.app.goo.gl/MpETBQdUJyvrmRja6, https://photos.app.goo.gl/rA45u5Uv6ZYRWqFB6, https://photos.app.goo.gl/rSVGYNdgKNkFTD3A9, https://photos.app.goo.gl/GtggJ6tKpL7ZYxRv5, https://photos.app.goo.gl/THBmmRTm4eBa2xwq5, https://photos.app.goo.gl/MAooPUJwJTeFcrVN6. Ironically it did not end up being named James but was called Pikes Peak instead. Please read the 14ers.com Safety and Disclaimer pages for more information. We went the same way going down, sliding down some snow fields and the glacier. Once getting out of the flats and starting to climb again, there is only one route to get to the peak from the flats. Once we got to the top of the glacier, we used this point on google maps as our main point of interest when coming back down. I recommend the route via Saint Maryâs Glacier near Idaho Springs. The three we suggest here are all Class 2, with our primary route offering some Class 2+ work on the descent. 7 days ago The main thing to prepare for is cold--windchills below zero aren't uncommon--and changing conditions in general. Cairns are posted and very visible to see. Please note google maps has a considerable less amount of snow on the mountain when the photo was taken then what it was on our hike day. Trail Length: 9.52 miles (roundtrip) Trailhead Elevation: 10,373â James Peak Summit: 13,152â Elevation Gain: +2,909â Trailhead Location: From I-70, exit #238 for St Maryâs â Alice â Fall River Road.From the exit ramp, turn north on CR 275 and drive 9.2 miles to the St Maryâs Glacier Trailhead on the left (west) side of the road. Some sections we went off trail due to snow fields in the flat sections but for the most part an experienced hiker should have no problem finding the route. James Peak - From St. Mary's Glacier. Heart Lake is tucked into James Peak Wilderness, a 17,000-plus-acre spread in central Colorado that is named for Edwin James. Bancroft: 10:25 am Car: 1:30 pm Special gear: Ice axe, micro spikes, crampons My parents are in town, so what better excuse to get a day off ⦠When following the clear path on the south side ridge, you can look across the valley and see Mt. A few golden aspens provided some nice shots. 14ers.com and the author(s) of this report provide no warranties, either express or implied, that the information provided is accurate or reliable. Work your way up to more difficult 14ers, like South Maroon Peak. I had to grab a selfie of me with the Continental Divide on this beautiful bluebird sky day! We started at the St. Mary Glacier/Lake Trailhead at 7:30 AM. James is a peak of many options, with easy walks, a technical east face and an interesting ridge walk from neighboring Mount Bancroft. Argonaut Peak NE Couloir Argonaut Peak; Bear Basin Wind River Range; Belford, Oxford, Hope, Yale, Columbia Peaks January 2012 Colorado 14ers in Winter; Big Snagtooth May 2013 Big Snagtooth; Cannon Mountain, Enchantment Peak and Mt. Itâs also one of the peaks that dominate the view to the east when youâre skiing Winter Park. Download Agreement, Release, and Acknowledgement of Risk: We started at the St. Mary Glacier/Lake Trailhead at 7:30 AM. Bancroft Distance: About 10 miles Who: Bob Start: 5:45 am Summit of James Peak: 8:15 am Summit of Mt. To the southwest you can see the Gore Range and on a ⦠Stuart Cascadian Couloir; Capitol, Daly, Arrow, Sneffels Peaks, Larry Canyon James Peak is a â13erâ (summit over 13,000 feet) and is a great hike for the beginner hiker looking to get into more serious hikes. James Peak from Rogers Pass Trailhead. Mount Edwards, 13,850 feet: Like Meeker and Square Top, Edwards is a fine peak located near a fourteener (actually two, Grays and Torreys). Please note that our ascent of James Peak was our first 13er, and even pre-dated our completion of all the 14ers. East Longs Peak TH features a bike lockup area, pit toilets, and in the summer: potable water. Caution: The information contained in this report may not be accurate and should not be the only resource used in preparation for your climb. The ridge connecting Edwards to ⦠Bancroft and its couloirs. Please read the 14ers.com Safety and ⦠James Peak provides fantastic summit view of the front range and continental divide but is completely exposed to the elements for the entire hike. Weâve owned a week in September at a timeshare in the Fraser-Winter Park area for many years that has a great view of James Peak and Parry Peak. Bierstadt (14er) Mt. Parry Peak. 14er User Checklists; 13er User Checklists; Checklist Statistics; Swap/Shop. James Peak â 13,294â² ... At just 12 feet under the 14,000 ft mark, we might as well think of Grizzly Peak as a 14er. Bierstadt with Liz and Maggie (14er) 2015 DeCaLiBron (14ers combo) Mt. Most likely, this will be your transition point from cycling to hiking. Snow fields covered parts of the trail but there are post holes indicating the trail path. We ran into a resident: The peak was awesome, with amazing panorama views: It was windy but people made some nice little hide outs in the rock at the peak to hang out. East Longs Peak TH is located a mile off of HW 7, and makes for the most convenient and obvious trailhead for self-powered adventures. 0.7 mi). This phot sums up most of the flats sections: When going due west of the flats, it is very each to make out the trails. Posts about James Peak Wilderness written by linhartb. Spalding (13er) 2014 Grays and Torreys Combo (14er) Mt. To Mt. The snow was hard packed due to the cold night and we simply went straight up. It took us about 45 mins to an hour to go up roughly 800-1000 feet in elevation over about a mile. Avalanches are also a concern, depending on your route--there is a fairly safe way to do James from Saint Mary's Glacier but other routes can definitely put you in avalanche terrain. All the stunning panoramic scenery of a 14er- packed into a 13er! It seriously is a beautiful place! A perennial snowfield on James Peak. 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