Trip
Hiking – Vasquez Peak
This is a 6.8-mile round trip hike, with an elevation gain of ~2,998 feet. This trail follows part of the Continental Divide Trail. However, a good portion of the route is above tree line, off trail, with good views of surrounding summits.
Contacts
- Wed, Sep 25, 2024
- Bobcats Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.8 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,998 ft
- High Point Elevation: 12,947 ft
- Pace: 2.0
- 2 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is a Bobcats hike. The hike is partly on a good trail and partly off trail.
For more information on the hike, see https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/vasquez-peak and https://www.10adventures.com/hikes/front-range/vasquez-peak-hike/
We will meet at Wooly Mammoth Park and Ride, section BB, across from the Exxon gas station, at 7:00 AM so we can form carpools for the drive to the trailhead. Here’s a Google Maps link to Wooly Mammoth: Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride · 18560 US-40, Golden, CO 80401
Required Equipment
Be sure to bring warm clothes and plenty of water.