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Courthouse Mountain

Courthouse Mountain hike is 3.6 miles round trip with a short scramble at the top, gaining 1800 feet with a reward of stunning views of the surrounding area.

Courthouse Mountain (12,165') is an exceptionally striking peak south of Owl Creek Pass in the Cimarron Mountains sub-range of the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. The hike starts at the Courthouse Trailhead.

The views from the top of this mountain are positively astounding!  Much of the wild and wooly Uncompaghre Wilderness is visible from the top of Courthouse Mountain. To the immediate east-southeast sit Dunsinane Mountain and Precipice Peak. South along that ridge is the rugged combination of Redcliff and Coxcomb Peak. Northward along the Cimarron Ridge the visitor can look down on the slender tower of Chimney Rock. Silver Jack Reservoir is visible in the northern distance.

  • Length: 3.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
  • 12,165 ft
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Uncompahgre Wilderness Area, Ouray Ranger District (GMUG)
  • Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
  • Recommended Party Size: 6
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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