Peak UN 13093

From 

https://www.summitpost.org/peak-13078-poplar-gulch/661905

From Summitpost:

"Peak 13,078 rises to the north of the ghost town of St. Elmo in the Sawatch Mountains of central Colorado near the town of Buena Vista. It sits on the crest of a ridge-line that separates Chalk Creek Valley to the south from South Cottonwood Creek to the north. This ridge-line gives rise to many prominent peaks that remain nameless. To the east, a 12350 ft saddle separates Peak 13078 ft from Peak 13299 ft and to the west, a 12300 ft saddle comes between Peak 13078 ft and Point 12837 ft.

A popular hiking trail starts in the Chalk Creek Valley near the ghost town of St. Elmo and goes up a beautiful little valley known as Poplar Gulch to reach the 12,300 ft saddle (and then descends into the South Cottonwood Creek Valley). From the saddle, a well beaten pathway goes up grassy slopes to reach the summit of Peak 13078 ft.

From the town of Buena Vista drive 8 miles south on Route 285 to a place known as Nathrop and then turn west onto Route 162. Drive this road 15 miles to the ghost town of St. Elmo (the first 10 miles are paved and the rest is a well graded dirt road). In St. Elmo, cross the bridge to the north side of Chalk Creek and continue to the west end of town. Right at the beginning of Tincup Pass Road, you will see a sign that says “Poplar Gulch Trailhead has been moved ¼ mile up Tincup Pass Road”. With 4WD you can drive up Tincup Pass Road, otherwise park at the beginning of Tincup Pass Road. Hike a very short distance up the road until you see the sign for Poplar Gulch Trailhead."

Caltopo Map: https://caltopo.com/m/4L3Q5HL#

• Suitable Activities: Hiking
• Seasons: May, June, July, August, September, October
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• Length: 8.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 3,052 ft
• High Point: 13,093 ft

• Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
• Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12