Overview
Peak J is one of the more obscure mountains sitting on the main spine of the Gore Range. Its location high above the isolated South Black Creek, North Slate Creek and Upper Piney Drainages guarantees absolute solitude.
Getting There
Peak J can be accessed from the following drainages
Piney Valley - via long grassy slopes and scree filled gullies
North Slate Creek - via long bushwhacks from the East
Pitkin Lake/South Slate Creek via "The Saw" and the "Rocking Horse"
none of these approaches are short or straightforward - they all will lead you deep into the wilderness of the GoresRed Tape/Camping/Mountain Condition
You will hike most the time in the Eagle's Nest Wilderness - please abide to all
Wilderness Regulations
Plenty of camping spots along in the whole area the moment you leave the tree line behind you.
Bring plenty of DEET or the mosquitos in all Gore Drainages will eat you alive.
Heavy thunderstorms hit the Gore Range on a regular basis - make sure to be off the ridges at midday- you do not want to be the highest point on as ridge with an ice pick in your hands and crampons on your feet during a thunderstorm. Images
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Gore Range
