Trip
Hiking – East Spanish Peak
Let's check out this option adjacent to West Spanish Peak. Not only is it longer and requires more elevation gain, East Spanish is a mere 12er, while big brother/sister breaks the 13er threshold by a considerable margin. And the upper TH is more of a challenge to gain. Let's Go!
Contacts
- Sat, May 23, 2026
- Northern Colorado
- Hiking
- Adults
- Challenging
- Mileage: 9.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,238 ft
- High Point Elevation: 12,683 ft
- Maximum Wind: 20 kts
- Pace: 2.0 mph avg.
- FULL (1 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
The trail up to East Spanish peak is less steep than that up to West Spanish peak. It's class 2 terrain above tree line. Please provide a general indication of your current fitness level when requesting permission to join.
TBD. I will likely plan to stay in Walsenburg or at the lower TH the night prior (Friday - May 22nd). The drive up from the lower TH to the upper TH takes about an hour, so we'll likely leave the lower TH by 5 am for a 6 am arrival to the upper TH. Please let me know what vehicle you have when you request permission to join.
Required Equipment
-10 Essentials
-Bring snowshoes in your vehicle
-Microspikes
-Wind/Thermal Layers
-Sturdy footwear for talus travel
-Trekking poles if you use them