Trip
Hiking – Mt. Chapin, Mt Chiquita, Ypsilon Mountain (The CCY)
Mt Chapin, Mt Chiquita, and Ypsilon Mtn (CCY hike)
Contacts
Aimee Hunt
Primary Leader
- Sat, Aug 12, 2023
- Northern Colorado
- Hiking
- Adults
- Challenging
- Mileage: 8.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft
- High Point Elevation: 13,500 ft
- 2 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This challenging hike is a chance to summit 3 of the Mummy Range peaks in Rocky Mountain National Park in a single day. Two of the 3 are over 13,000 feet. Climbing the trifecta of 12,454-foot Mt. Chapin, 13,069-foot Mt. Chiquita and 13,514-foot Ypsilon Mountain is one of the classic hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. The amazing panoramic views from the three peaks along the "CCY Route" are some of the best in the park.
We will begin the hike with a fairly steep climb from the Chapin Creek Trailhead located on Old Fall River Road, likely with an early start since most of the hike will be above treeline. The trail is fairly well maintained for the first portion, though there is quite a bit of talus field traversing, especially once we approach Mt Chiquita and from there to Ypsilon Mountain.
Contact the trip leader at northernbelle02@gmail.com to register. Thanks!
The exact meeting time will be emailed to participants a few days before the trip and will depend on weather, etc.
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