South Ridge

Page Type Page Type: Route
Location Lat/Lon: 39.68900°N / 105.945°W
Additional Information Route Type: Hiking, Skiing
Seasons Season: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Additional Information Time Required: Half a day
Additional Information Difficulty: Skin Up
Additional Information Grade: I
Sign the Climber's Log

Approach

Exit I-70 westbound directly after the Eisenhower Tunnel and park on the north side of the highway (~11,140').
Coon Hill Routes
Coon Hill ascent routes. Red = South Ridge. Blue = Northeast Ridge. Click to enlarge.

Route Description

From where you park, head north about 0.4 miles and Coon Hill will be obvious on your left. Gain the saddle between Coon Hill and Elevation Point 12,377'. Hike up the ridge to summit Coon Hill.

Essential Gear

Skins and skis are best for snow climbs in the spring.

Numbers

~2.8 miles roundtrip
~1,700 vertical feet up


Parents 

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Coon HillRoutes