After so many years hiking and climbing in Colorado i just discovered and started scratching this amazingly beautiful area of Colorado, more summits to come!
TooHotOctopus - Aug 12, 2019 7:48 am Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2019
Blustery Summit
If you are going to American and Snow lakes, this is a very easy little "extra" to add to your day for some great views in to RMNP. When you arrive at American lake the trail will split left (south) toward thunder pass, and right (west) toward snow lake. If you have time after exploring the lakes, take the path south to thunder pass. From the pass, it's only another 30 minutes or less, depending on fitness level, to the peak.
The red tape section is a little out of date. State forest day pass is now $8, RMNP day pass is now $25.
kronshage3 - Mar 15, 2018 2:09 am Date Climbed: Mar 3, 2018
Via Thunder Pass
Started from American Lakes Trailhead. Ascended to Thunder Pass. Reached Lulu summit then connected to Thunder. Then descended down the saddle between Iron and Thunder. Whole trip was super mellow. Needed snowshoes in the area above treeline and below the pass. Also needed when dropping down from the saddle.
wmolland - Sep 6, 2011 1:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2011
Fun loop with Thunder and Neota
Up from Thunder Pass and then onto Thunder and Neota. A great ridge walk, all above tree line and not very difficult. Stupid amazing views of the whole park and the rest of the Never Summers. A must if you're in the area.
A nice summit after camping in the michigan lakes basin. Sweet backcountry camping and fishing. Good views of the northwestern section of RMNP. Great non-crowd access from Cameron pass area. Fun moose encounter and moose viewing!!
A nice summit after camping in the michigan lakes basin. Sweet backcountry camping and fishing. Good views of the northwestern section of RMNP. Great non-crowd access from Cameron pass area. Fun moose encounter and moose viewing!!
4 hour loop over Lulu and Thunder. Surprisingly nice.
Brian Kalet - Aug 22, 2009 9:37 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2009
Northeast Ridge
From 10736, Neota & Thunder.
kavak - Jul 1, 2009 3:52 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2009
From Thunder Mtn
After summiting Thunder Mountain, I thought to myself why not, and headed over to Lulu Mountain. I then descended to Thunder Pass and down to the Michigan Ditch which lead to my car at Cameron Pass. Four summits from Cameron Pass for the day.
Enapai - Aug 28, 2006 1:27 am Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2006
Thunder Pass via Box Canyon
It was a beautiful day in the mountains. Went over to Thunder Mountain thereafter and then cross-country to the lakes. Awesome views of the Never Summer Range.
Mountain Jim - May 7, 2006 1:32 am Date Climbed: Sep 13, 1987
From Colorado River Trailhead
Total ascents = 2. Great summit view of Richtofen, Static and the Nokhu Crags.
NanitaD - Feb 18, 2006 9:50 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 1987
NanitaD
We came up from the Colorado River trailhead and climbed Lulu, Thunder, and Neota. There was a carcus of an Elk at the bottom of the pea gravel slope we decended to get off of Neota. I was cautious decending the slippery gravel so that I wouldn't end up the same way. It's not the shortest way to approach these mountains, but it is beautiful.
Route Climbed: same as below Date Climbed: august 2003
climbed (walked?) with ahansen54 to the summit. make sure to rope up on this tricky knife edge ridge... well, it may not be a mountaineering classic ... but cool views from the top.
Route Climbed: West Ridge from Thunder Pass Date Climbed: July 27, 2003
I Climbed this peak on a beautiful Sunday morning from my campsite near Upper American Lake. This was a pleasant stroll compared to my struggles the day before on Nokhu Crags.
Senad Rizvanovic - Sep 4, 2023 3:27 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2023
Via Thunder PassAfter so many years hiking and climbing in Colorado i just discovered and started scratching this amazingly beautiful area of Colorado, more summits to come!
TooHotOctopus - Aug 12, 2019 7:48 am Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2019
Blustery SummitIf you are going to American and Snow lakes, this is a very easy little "extra" to add to your day for some great views in to RMNP. When you arrive at American lake the trail will split left (south) toward thunder pass, and right (west) toward snow lake. If you have time after exploring the lakes, take the path south to thunder pass. From the pass, it's only another 30 minutes or less, depending on fitness level, to the peak.
The red tape section is a little out of date. State forest day pass is now $8, RMNP day pass is now $25.
kronshage3 - Mar 15, 2018 2:09 am Date Climbed: Mar 3, 2018
Via Thunder PassStarted from American Lakes Trailhead. Ascended to Thunder Pass. Reached Lulu summit then connected to Thunder. Then descended down the saddle between Iron and Thunder. Whole trip was super mellow. Needed snowshoes in the area above treeline and below the pass. Also needed when dropping down from the saddle.
awhite28 - Dec 25, 2012 1:43 pm
LuluWith Thunder and Neota. Fantastic scree surfing!
wmolland - Sep 6, 2011 1:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2011
Fun loop with Thunder and NeotaUp from Thunder Pass and then onto Thunder and Neota. A great ridge walk, all above tree line and not very difficult. Stupid amazing views of the whole park and the rest of the Never Summers. A must if you're in the area.
JohnnyCO - Feb 7, 2011 8:33 pm
Good Views of Rocky NPA nice summit after camping in the michigan lakes basin. Sweet backcountry camping and fishing. Good views of the northwestern section of RMNP. Great non-crowd access from Cameron pass area. Fun moose encounter and moose viewing!!
JohnnyCO - Feb 7, 2011 8:02 pm
Good Views of Rocky NPA nice summit after camping in the michigan lakes basin. Sweet backcountry camping and fishing. Good views of the northwestern section of RMNP. Great non-crowd access from Cameron pass area. Fun moose encounter and moose viewing!!
JohnnyCO - Feb 7, 2011 7:59 pm
Good Views of Rocky NPA nice summit after camping in the michigan lakes basin. Sweet backcountry camping and fishing. Good views of the northwestern section of RMNP.
JohnnyCO - Feb 7, 2011 7:57 pm
Good Views of Rocky NPA nice summit after camping in the michigan lakes basin. Sweet backcountry camping and fishing. Good views of the northwestern section of RMNP.
edevart - Sep 12, 2010 11:12 pm Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2010
Lulu Thunder Loop4 hour loop over Lulu and Thunder. Surprisingly nice.
Brian Kalet - Aug 22, 2009 9:37 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2009
Northeast RidgeFrom 10736, Neota & Thunder.
kavak - Jul 1, 2009 3:52 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2009
From Thunder MtnAfter summiting Thunder Mountain, I thought to myself why not, and headed over to Lulu Mountain. I then descended to Thunder Pass and down to the Michigan Ditch which lead to my car at Cameron Pass. Four summits from Cameron Pass for the day.
Enapai - Aug 28, 2006 1:27 am Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2006
Thunder Pass via Box CanyonIt was a beautiful day in the mountains. Went over to Thunder Mountain thereafter and then cross-country to the lakes. Awesome views of the Never Summer Range.
Mountain Jim - May 7, 2006 1:32 am Date Climbed: Sep 13, 1987
From Colorado River TrailheadTotal ascents = 2. Great summit view of Richtofen, Static and the Nokhu Crags.
NanitaD - Feb 18, 2006 9:50 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 1987
NanitaDWe came up from the Colorado River trailhead and climbed Lulu, Thunder, and Neota. There was a carcus of an Elk at the bottom of the pea gravel slope we decended to get off of Neota. I was cautious decending the slippery gravel so that I wouldn't end up the same way. It's not the shortest way to approach these mountains, but it is beautiful.
jhansen007 - Jul 6, 2004 1:45 am
Route Climbed: same as below Date Climbed: august 2003climbed (walked?) with ahansen54 to the summit. make sure to rope up on this tricky knife edge ridge... well, it may not be a mountaineering classic ... but cool views from the top.
ahansen54 - Jul 5, 2004 10:17 pm
Route Climbed: Satan's Cleaver (ok...so i had to make it sound hard) Date Climbed: August 2003a nice walk up from thunder pass. great views of the never summer range, especially richthofen and the nokhu crags.
Andy - Jul 30, 2003 5:24 pm
Route Climbed: West Ridge from Thunder Pass Date Climbed: July 27, 2003I Climbed this peak on a beautiful Sunday morning from my campsite near Upper American Lake. This was a pleasant stroll compared to my struggles the day before on Nokhu Crags.