Mt. Yale is in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area. Please read all regulations here and here associated with this wilderness area.

Group size is limited to 15 people.

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The Standard Route is on the Southwest Slopes starting at the Denny Creek TH, located off of County Road 306 west of Buena Vista. The trail travels northeast crossing Denny Creek and ascends to Delaney Gulch and up the southwest ridge of the peak. County Road 306 is closed by snow from November through May - 9.5 miles, 4,200' gain - Class 2

Another route is on the East Ridge from the Avalanche Trailhead - 10.5 miles, 5000' gain - Class 2

See the link for complete details: https://www.14ers.com/peaks/10021/mount-yale

• Suitable Activities: Hiking, Scrambling
• Seasons: June, July, August, September, October
• Weather: View weather forecast
• View avalanche forecast.

• Difficulty: Difficult
• High Point: 14,200 ft

• Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
  Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area, Salida Ranger District (PSINF)
• Parking Permit Required: Other
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 15
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 15