Well Jones is clearly easier than its companion, and the views (particularly of Niagara, Handies, Uncompahgre, Sneffels, the Horn ...) are outstanding. I would like to come back one day via the Snare Gulch basin. It's a peak to appreciate again and again.
Came via Burns Gulch, ascended western slopes, descended southern slopes to the col between Jones and Niagara, and continue onto Niagara peak. Duchess did great.
2nd ascent, July 14, 2014 - ran up to the saddle between Jones and Niagara from Burn's Gulch, late start (rock climbed at Eureka in the morning). Up the south slopes to Jones, then traversed to American. Lovely day. Solo.
spoliquin - Jun 24, 2012 9:07 pm Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2012
Via Burns Gulch
With Niagara and American.
Matt Lemke - Jun 13, 2012 6:43 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2012
With American and Niagara
Great morning in the San Juans! Approached from the Burns Gulch TH
strudolyubov - Jun 11, 2012 4:48 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2012
From American
Traversed from American. Beautiful weather, great summit views!
sbkelley - May 22, 2012 5:59 pm Date Climbed: May 20, 2012
Traverse from Niagara
After the snow climb of Niagara, it was nice to have an easy stroll over to Jones. The use trail was almost completely clear all the way from the saddle to the summit. No wind, clear skies, and a warm morning.
Didn't want to chance my low-clearance 2wd car past Eureka a month ago, so on a return visit I rented a Jeep. Since I was paying through the nose, I figured I'd get the most I could out of it and drove up to 11,700 feet in Burns Gulch. From there, went up Niagara and then Jones. I felt like I was cheating, but I'm counting the peaks anyway. Once on Jones, the traverse to American didn't look fun (especially having my dog with me), so I just headed back. This approach is not very scenic, but the views from both peaks are spectacular! Some of the best ever! I had been on the nearby 14ers, but hadn't ever noticed Wham Ridge from them. From Jones/Niagara, I couldn't take my eyes off of it! Nice views of Half, Wetterhorn, Uncompahgre, Sneffels, Teakettle, Potosi, Rio Grande Pyramid, and many more.
csmcgranahan - Jul 17, 2011 12:09 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2011
Burns Gulch
Summited along with Niagara Peak from Burns Gulch. Still lots of remnant snow. Amazing views in all directions.
shanahan96 - Mar 15, 2011 10:31 pm Date Climbed: Mar 11, 2011
running the gaunlet
3/11/11- hiked jones via scree patches on the southwest face from burns gulch. we lucked out grabbing the summit during a special, stable winter peroid as the canyon north of eureka is a major avalanche trap. we encountered no such activity and found any evidence something threatening on its way. burns gulch was better, but not a place i'd prefer to wander outside of certain winter windows. on the descent, sluffs were visible and we were pleased to see them.
overall, a great experience, one i was glad to take part in. half peak from the summit is an incredible sight!
9/24/16- clouds were very thick after summiting niagara, turning our ascent of jones into quite the surreal experience. wouldn't have had it any other way! great day out with michelle, steve, james and jim!
Foxy Long Bottoms - Sep 5, 2022 6:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2022
Burns GulchWith Marty
Woodie Hopper - Aug 4, 2022 7:55 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2022
From American (3fer)From American and headed to Niagara after topping out.
ajberry - Jul 1, 2018 8:05 am Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2018
Pie-fectaFrom Burns Gulch
Brad Snider - Aug 15, 2016 11:06 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2016
WildflowersRelax day after Dallas and Teakettle back-to-back. Wildflowers galore.
seano - Jan 24, 2016 5:22 pm Date Climbed: Jan 21, 2016
Burns GulchAfter American, on a long snowshoe up from Eureka. I had hoped to tag Niagara as well, but ran out of energy and daylight. Trip report.
Kiefer - Jul 29, 2014 10:07 am Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2014
Via Burns GulchAlong with Niagra, Crown and N. Crown peaks.
Threw on Siegal Mountain before I left the area.
Summit came pretty fast. Good views of American. #97/100
MountainHikerCO - Jul 7, 2014 6:53 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2014
with NiagaraWith Niagara from Burns Gulch: http://www.14ers.com/php14ers/tripreport.php?trip=15079
wbass - Sep 3, 2013 12:29 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2013
Niagara FallsWell Jones is clearly easier than its companion, and the views (particularly of Niagara, Handies, Uncompahgre, Sneffels, the Horn ...) are outstanding. I would like to come back one day via the Snare Gulch basin. It's a peak to appreciate again and again.
rockymountaindiva - Jul 26, 2013 5:34 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2009
Another marmotGot a stowaway marmot who rode all the way back to Denver with me and chewed up the rubber seal on the bottom of my garage door.
colint - Jan 20, 2013 3:33 pm
With American and NiagaraFun 3 mountain scramble with beautiful meadows below.
Liba Kopeckova - Sep 22, 2012 5:36 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2012
west slopesCame via Burns Gulch, ascended western slopes, descended southern slopes to the col between Jones and Niagara, and continue onto Niagara peak. Duchess did great.
2nd ascent, July 14, 2014 - ran up to the saddle between Jones and Niagara from Burn's Gulch, late start (rock climbed at Eureka in the morning). Up the south slopes to Jones, then traversed to American. Lovely day. Solo.
spoliquin - Jun 24, 2012 9:07 pm Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2012
Via Burns GulchWith Niagara and American.
Matt Lemke - Jun 13, 2012 6:43 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2012
With American and NiagaraGreat morning in the San Juans! Approached from the Burns Gulch TH
strudolyubov - Jun 11, 2012 4:48 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2012
From AmericanTraversed from American. Beautiful weather, great summit views!
sbkelley - May 22, 2012 5:59 pm Date Climbed: May 20, 2012
Traverse from NiagaraAfter the snow climb of Niagara, it was nice to have an easy stroll over to Jones. The use trail was almost completely clear all the way from the saddle to the summit. No wind, clear skies, and a warm morning.
theREALCarpeDM - Sep 5, 2011 6:10 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2011
from upper Burns GulchDidn't want to chance my low-clearance 2wd car past Eureka a month ago, so on a return visit I rented a Jeep. Since I was paying through the nose, I figured I'd get the most I could out of it and drove up to 11,700 feet in Burns Gulch. From there, went up Niagara and then Jones. I felt like I was cheating, but I'm counting the peaks anyway. Once on Jones, the traverse to American didn't look fun (especially having my dog with me), so I just headed back. This approach is not very scenic, but the views from both peaks are spectacular! Some of the best ever! I had been on the nearby 14ers, but hadn't ever noticed Wham Ridge from them. From Jones/Niagara, I couldn't take my eyes off of it! Nice views of Half, Wetterhorn, Uncompahgre, Sneffels, Teakettle, Potosi, Rio Grande Pyramid, and many more.
csmcgranahan - Jul 17, 2011 12:09 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2011
Burns GulchSummited along with Niagara Peak from Burns Gulch. Still lots of remnant snow. Amazing views in all directions.
shanahan96 - Mar 15, 2011 10:31 pm Date Climbed: Mar 11, 2011
running the gaunlet3/11/11- hiked jones via scree patches on the southwest face from burns gulch. we lucked out grabbing the summit during a special, stable winter peroid as the canyon north of eureka is a major avalanche trap. we encountered no such activity and found any evidence something threatening on its way. burns gulch was better, but not a place i'd prefer to wander outside of certain winter windows. on the descent, sluffs were visible and we were pleased to see them.
overall, a great experience, one i was glad to take part in. half peak from the summit is an incredible sight!
9/24/16- clouds were very thick after summiting niagara, turning our ascent of jones into quite the surreal experience. wouldn't have had it any other way! great day out with michelle, steve, james and jim!
jamie
gremlin - Jul 6, 2010 5:14 pm
marmotgot a furry stowaway in the engine back to durango
miztflip - Jun 23, 2010 12:43 pm Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2010
TrioFrom Lower Burns TH. Climbed Niagra to Jones then to American. Part of a 4 day 17 Peak trip.