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Location: Colorado, United States, North America

Lat/Lon: 39.68900°N / 105.945°W

Route Type: Basic Snow/Scramble

Time Required: Most of a day

Difficulty: Skin Up/4th Class

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Page By: Brian Kalet

Created/Edited: Apr 22, 2005 / May 5, 2005

Object ID: 164724

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Approach


Exit I-70 westbound directly after the Eisenhower Tunnel and park on the north side of the highway (11160').

Route Description


From where you park, skin north about 0.8 miles. Coon Hill will be obvious on your left after about 0.4 miles. Gain the northeast ridge. This can be accomplished on skis or by bootpacking depending on the exact route chosen. Scramble southwest towards the ridge to summit Coon Hill.

Essential Gear


Skins and skis are best for snow climbs in the spring. A pack with a good carry system will help during the scramble.

Numbers


2.8 miles roundtrip
1217 vertical feet up