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Boreas Pass TH

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Ascending Hikes – Boreas Pass TH - Boreas Mountain

Ascending Hikes Section (AHS): This off-trail hike to Boreas Mountain from Boreas Pass involves navigating rugged terrain with sweeping views of the Continental Divide. Starting at the pass, the route ascends through alpine tundra, requiring route-finding skills as there are no marked trails. We'll be rewarded with panoramic vistas from the summit, where we can enjoy the solitude of the less-traveled backcountry. This is the thirteenth in a summer series of AHS hikes.

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Wayne Howell
Wayne Howell
Primary Leader
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 4.0
  • Elevation Gain: 1,600 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 13,075 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 MPH

This off-trail hike to the summit of Boreas Mountain from Boreas Pass is an adventure through Colorado's high country, where the journey begins with a gradual ascent across willows and alpine tundra. As we progress, the terrain becomes more rugged, and any hint of a trail eventually disappears, leaving us to rely on route-finding skills. The approach to the summit involves navigating a challenging "dinner plate" talus field, where careful footwork is essential to safely traverse the loose rocks. This climb rewards hikers with breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Continental Divide and the surrounding peaks, offering a true sense of accomplishment and solitude in the backcountry. If we find a bit more energy, we may explore the ridge north of Boreas Mountain. We'll find a comfortable spot for lunch/snack before returning to the trailhead via the same route. Our pace will be consistent with completing this trip in a reasonable amount of time. Overall ~4 miles and 1600 ft elevation gain. (Boreas Mountain - CalTopo)

Carpool Place & Time: Meet at the US 285 & Mountain View at 6:30am, for a 6:45am departure (Us 285 & Mountain View PNR - Google Maps)

We'll carpool to the Boreas Pass Trailhead (Boreas Pass - Google Maps)

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Boreas Pass TH

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Required Equipment

10 essentials are required. Trekking poles are recommended.

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