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Mt. Chapin, Mt Chiquita, Ypsilon Mountain (The CCY)

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Hiking – Mt. Chapin, Mt Chiquita, Ypsilon Mountain (The CCY)

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Bill Trout
Bill Trout
Primary Leader
  • Wed, Jul 31, 2024
  • Northern Colorado
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 8.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,200 ft

We will meet at the NW corner of the Target parking lot located at Troutman & College in Fort Collins at 6:30am and leave promptly at 6:40am. 

Ride share will be $12 per person.

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.
If you have any questions about the hike, please contact me for more information at trout.bill@gmail.com.
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Mt. Chapin, Mt Chiquita, Ypsilon Mountain (The CCY)

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It will probably be windy, so bring appropriate wind gear. Also lunch, snacks, water and the 10 essentials.

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