Hiking – Huron Peak via NW slopes

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Hiking – Huron Peak via NW slopes

Huron Peak via Northwest Slopes

  • Sat, Aug 2, 2025
  • Denver
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Difficult
  • Difficult
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 14,011 ft
  • Pace: Moderate 2mph / elevation speed 1000ft/hr

The goal would be to summit Huron Peak, hikers must be able to to keep a moderate pace (2mph on the less steeper slopes - obviously much slower for the final ascent. There is a scramble to for the final stretch to the summit. This hike is not for beginners. 

Meet at the Winfield 6am. 

I am not sure about 4x4 road conditions to the trailhead, so let's all meet in Winfield and drive together to the trailhead.

Route/Place

Huron Peak


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Good hiking shoes, poles recommended, snacks and water enough for the whole day, layers, it might be cold at the summit. And as always, the 10 essentials.

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