Kiefer - Aug 8, 2022 7:29 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2022
From Blowout Pass
Bennett Peak is what happens when a giant-ass mosquito bites the Earth. Meh....
With Regina Thomas and our dog, Grrrrr.... :o)
BKiser90 - May 28, 2022 4:28 pm Date Climbed: May 28, 2022
From South Fork TH
Started from the South Fork TH around 6:45 am after a camp in the Comstock Campground (free as of now). Used the ATV trail 702 as our primary ascent path. Eventually transitioned to the West Frisco trail. Breeze was minimal early but increased later. Saw elk and pika. Beautifully clear views at the summit. San Juans, Sawatch, Sangres all around. Finished the hike in less than four hours. Only party on mountain, no ATVs!
jdzaharia - Oct 6, 2021 12:43 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2021
From Blowout Pass
I drove a stock 3/4-ton pickup up from Jasper to Blowout Pass in the dark the night before I hiked the peak. I do not recommend that idea. But, then I camped at the pass and began my hike up toe Bennett Peak at first light. Nice hike up an ATV trail with lots of loose rock.
Great morning stroll after a great camp at the lakes. Fun trip and beautiful San Fran basin.
chicagotransplant - Aug 25, 2013 10:42 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2013
Blowout Pass
Group hike for Furthermore's 13er finisher, congrats!! Thanks for the invite and thanks for all the trip reports - invaluable information for the 13ers. We also climbed Sheep on the way.
Fletch - Dec 28, 2012 3:43 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2011
w/ wifey
love this place... almost lost the car, but we pulled it off.
Wouldn't have stopped to climb this one if it had not been a county highpoint. The approaching storms had me running all the way back to the car. Would have liked to have given Wind Mtn a go, but the thunder convinced me otherwise.
kavak - Nov 5, 2008 9:46 am Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2005
From Blowout Pass
Drove from Denver and had good weather so I summited this peak the same day. While I was there I thought I might as well hike Sheep Mountain as well.
SarahThompson - May 5, 2008 10:49 am Date Climbed: May 2, 2008
A Gentle Giant
Hiked from 9500 ft above the town of Jasper where snow drifts blocked the road to Blowout Pass. There was still lots of snow, but it was well consolidated and never softened to the point where snowshoes were necessary. A freezing cold wintry wind was blowing. We also climbed nearby Sheep Mountain.
slowbutsteady - Jul 29, 2007 6:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2000
Parked below Blowout
Drove from Del Norte to about a half mile below Blowout Pass with 2 wheel drive pickup and walked the rest of the way to pass. After walking I realized I could have driven all the way. A 2 hour hike, on top at 9:30am. View of lakes down steep north side was nice.
Scott Wisher - Jul 15, 2007 10:30 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2007
Colorado County Highpoint #20
I made it about one-half mile in the first time I tried only to be turned back by a July snow/hail storm that covered my car in ice. After the storm, I summited in about an hour. Ended up camping at Blowout Pass. Beautiful area to camp.
Kiefer - Aug 8, 2022 7:29 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2022
From Blowout PassBennett Peak is what happens when a giant-ass mosquito bites the Earth. Meh....
With Regina Thomas and our dog, Grrrrr.... :o)
BKiser90 - May 28, 2022 4:28 pm Date Climbed: May 28, 2022
From South Fork THStarted from the South Fork TH around 6:45 am after a camp in the Comstock Campground (free as of now). Used the ATV trail 702 as our primary ascent path. Eventually transitioned to the West Frisco trail. Breeze was minimal early but increased later. Saw elk and pika. Beautifully clear views at the summit. San Juans, Sawatch, Sangres all around. Finished the hike in less than four hours. Only party on mountain, no ATVs!
jdzaharia - Oct 6, 2021 12:43 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2021
From Blowout PassI drove a stock 3/4-ton pickup up from Jasper to Blowout Pass in the dark the night before I hiked the peak. I do not recommend that idea. But, then I camped at the pass and began my hike up toe Bennett Peak at first light. Nice hike up an ATV trail with lots of loose rock.
Liba Kopeckova - Jul 12, 2019 8:52 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2019
nice and easyquick run up before the rain from way below blowout pass, also did Sheep Mountain and Windy Mountain.
JohnnyCO - Jul 25, 2015 11:46 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2015
StrollGreat morning stroll after a great camp at the lakes. Fun trip and beautiful San Fran basin.
chicagotransplant - Aug 25, 2013 10:42 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2013
Blowout PassGroup hike for Furthermore's 13er finisher, congrats!! Thanks for the invite and thanks for all the trip reports - invaluable information for the 13ers. We also climbed Sheep on the way.
Fletch - Dec 28, 2012 3:43 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2011
w/ wifeylove this place... almost lost the car, but we pulled it off.
weeds19 - Jul 26, 2009 6:12 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2009
Stop along the wayWouldn't have stopped to climb this one if it had not been a county highpoint. The approaching storms had me running all the way back to the car. Would have liked to have given Wind Mtn a go, but the thunder convinced me otherwise.
kavak - Nov 5, 2008 9:46 am Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2005
From Blowout PassDrove from Denver and had good weather so I summited this peak the same day. While I was there I thought I might as well hike Sheep Mountain as well.
SarahThompson - May 5, 2008 10:49 am Date Climbed: May 2, 2008
A Gentle GiantHiked from 9500 ft above the town of Jasper where snow drifts blocked the road to Blowout Pass. There was still lots of snow, but it was well consolidated and never softened to the point where snowshoes were necessary. A freezing cold wintry wind was blowing. We also climbed nearby Sheep Mountain.
slowbutsteady - Jul 29, 2007 6:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2000
Parked below BlowoutDrove from Del Norte to about a half mile below Blowout Pass with 2 wheel drive pickup and walked the rest of the way to pass. After walking I realized I could have driven all the way. A 2 hour hike, on top at 9:30am. View of lakes down steep north side was nice.
Scott Wisher - Jul 15, 2007 10:30 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2007
Colorado County Highpoint #20I made it about one-half mile in the first time I tried only to be turned back by a July snow/hail storm that covered my car in ice. After the storm, I summited in about an hour. Ended up camping at Blowout Pass. Beautiful area to camp.
streeyyr - Sep 9, 2005 11:59 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2005
Bennett PeakA gentle but scenic mountain.