La Plata Peak

Trip

Hiking – La Plata Peak

Hike up one of the majesties of the Sawatch range

  • Sat, May 23, 2026
  • Bobcats Section
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Difficult
  • Mileage: 9.25 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 14,344 ft
  • Pace: 1,200 ft / hr

We’ll be going up the standard route on the NW ridge. This trip is weather and snow conditions permitting.

La Plata Peak Trailhead at 6:30a

I’ll be staying in Leadville the night before. Please LMK if anyone wants to organize a carpool out of Denver.

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Will determine closer to date whether snowshoes and spikes are needed.

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