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James Peak via East Portal

Route by andrew.r.cushen andrew.r.cushen
in Roosevelt National Forest, Rocky Mountains, Front Range
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  • Total Length
    12.7mi
  • Ascent
    4,432ft
  • Difficulty
    Difficult

A challenging hike through multiple alpine ecosystems which ends at the highest peak in Gilpin County. Class 1 throughout, this hike simply requires a lot of time and water.

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1
East Portal Trailhead
Trailhead
Start Hiking
For 3.8mi
South Boulder Creek Trail
2
Rogers Pass Lake
Lake
Continue Hiking
For ¾mi
South Boulder Creek Trail
3
Continental Divide Trail
Trail
Continue Hiking
For 1¾mi
South Boulder Creek Trail, Ute Trail, James Peak North Trail
4
James Peak North Trail
Trail
Continue Hiking
For 6.4mi
James Peak North Trail, Ute Trail, South Boulder Creek Trail
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