San Juan Range
Approach
See Getting There.Route Description
Trailhead Elevation: 12250 ftOne Way distance per my GPS:1.1 miles
Note: Some maps show a rough 4WD road that goes from Lake Emma (drained) to Sunnyside Saddle. I was not able to find this road and I don't think it exists I saw some traces of two-tracks up the slopes of Hanson Peak but they go nowhere.
From trailhead, look northwest to locate the 12800 ft Sunnyside Saddle between Point 13306 ft to the north and Bonita's ridgeline to the south. Go up the grassy slopes past an abandoned mining tram tower to reach the Sunnyside Saddle.
At the saddle, you will find a trail/two-track that probably originates somewhere in the valley of Cement Creek below Hurricane Pass. Follow the two-track up the scree/grassy slopes until you reach the end of the road at a second saddle at 13190 ft between Point 13306 ft and the summit of Hurricane Peak.
From this saddle, you can see California Gulch and the rocky east face of Hurricane. Hike up the southern/western slopes of the summit to avoid the difficulties.