Summit 2026 – Missouri Mountain - Northwest Ridge

This will be an out and back ascent of Missouri Mountain.  We will start early (6:15am) to help avoid potential afternoon weather.  This is an established Class 2 trail up to and along the northwest ridge.  The trail is non-technical, but there is at least one log crossing and a talus field to traverse so good balance is required.  In addition, the ascent includes 4,419 feet of gain over 5.25 miles.  Most of the elevation occurs while gaining the northwest ridge at mile 4.5 with a gradual slope of 933 ft/mile.  Depending on the weather, we will find a comfortable place for lunch/snack near the top.  Since there is no co-leader planned for this trip, we will need to stay together in one group at the same pace.  Missouri Mountain

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Participants will register for their preferred 14er through the Colorado Mountain Club website, where they will be placed on a waitlist for their chosen peak (you may join more than one waitlist). From there, trip leaders will reach out to gather more information about each participant's experience level and interests. For trips where the waitlist exceeds the allotted group size, participants will be selected by lottery.

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For questions about your trip, please reach out to your trip leader directly. For general questions about the Summit 2026 project or any relate event, please reach out to summit2026@cmc.org.

Meet at Missouri Gulch Trailhead at 6am (5:57am sunrise) for introductions and briefing.  We will be aiming to start hiking at 6:15am.  Missouri Gulch Trailhead