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| Loveland Pass   | 
| Page Type: Route Location: Colorado, United States, North America Lat/Lon: 39.64400°N / 105.848°W Route Type: Hike or Scramble Time Required: Most of a day Difficulty: Class 2 or 3
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| Page By: Aaron Johnson Created/Edited: Feb 16, 2004 / Jul 3, 2008 Object ID: 160088 Hits: 2403 Loading... Page Score: 87.27% - 4 Votes Loading... Vote: Log in to vote |
ApproachSee the GETTING THERE SECTION on the MAIN PAGE.
Route DescriptionFrom the Loveland Pass parking area, proceed northeast up the southwest ridge leading to Mount Sniktau. At about 12,520 feet, look for a climber’s trail departing the ridge to the right. Follow this trail as it traverses across the tundra slopes to the south. Gain will be gradual. Attain the ridge or contour below a saddle at 12,714 feet. Contour on the west side or over point 13,117 feet to a saddle at 12,756 feet.
A fun and optional scramble over Class 3 rocks is available here. Otherwise, contour around either side and meet the final pitch of Grizzly Peak head on. Ascend this north rib climbing due south in a direct line to the summit up a very steep climber’s trail over loose rock. Some minor Class 2 scrambling will be required. Class 3 options are available nearby.
Return the same route.
Do not execute this route in the winter or in winter conditions! Stay on the ridge top! There are no practical bail routes from the ridge in the event of a summer thunderstorm. If thunderstorm activity seems likely, do not attempt the route.
MILEAGE & LANDMARKS
Start 11,990 Loveland Pass
.56 Contour on climber's trail
1.20 12,714 saddle
1.63 Point 13,117
2.02 12,756 saddle
2.27 Optional Class 3 scramble, base of final pitch
2.79 Grizzly summit at 13,427
GAIN: 2,548 feet (Includes utilizing short cuts on return in dry conditions), 2,900 feet if staying on the ridge.
MILEAGE TOTAL: 5.6 (Seems longer)
Essential GearSpring, summer and fall climbs require only standard day hike gear.
In winters with light snow accumulations, hiking boots and appropriate winter gear are all that is needed. In years of heavy snow, snow shoes and/or skis are mandatory, along with poles or an ice axe.
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