Got out to Mt Princeton kind of late, had to go back to the little town store to grab some sunblock. Went up alone, ran back down when I saw on the summit that some dark clouds were coming in. Probably the fastest 5300ft I've ever lost while on foot! Started raining once I started up the car, talk about luck.
We drove up to the radio towers and hiked from there. There were gliders all over the place and one flew so close that those of us on the summit could see the pilot sitting in the cockpit. Frightening but amazing. Great views.
ouray19 - Aug 19, 2007 12:03 pm Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2005
Princeton
The first time I tried this mountain I followed a group of people up the wrong trail and ended up having a "learning experience." The second time I tried, found the right trail and succeeded!
pittbrownie - Aug 12, 2007 7:50 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2007
via the Radio Towers
Not a bad hike. If you're going, might as well follow the dirt road to the end and summit Tigger Peak on the way.
jeffrawn - Aug 10, 2007 1:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2007
Standard Route from Radio Towers
Least favorite 14er so far - carrying a camera was almost a waste, except to get shots of my fellow hikers. Trail (and road) to around 12,700' is good. Lots of talus and scree from that point to the summit. Threatened rain all day (7AM-2PM), but held off till we got in the car!
utes - Aug 1, 2007 7:08 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 1998
rocky top
least favorite part was all the rocks at the top- tricky when wet
I like it on top - Aug 1, 2007 2:27 pm Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2005
Soutwest Ridge
Steep climb up through the canyon, but fun popping out at treeline. Friends first 14'er. Weather held off for us to summit.
Camped at about 11,000 at a perfect site, funny thing was all the guide books / online descriptions say the road is fairly rough especially above the radio towers. Well, around the corner after the radio towers we just so heppened to run into a brand spanking new mini-cooper from NewYork coming down the road! Either that car is bad ass or the road isn't as rough as it is made out to be. The climb was fairly easy except for a sore knee from Mt. Antero the day before. Number 21 on the way to 54.
smudge - Jul 1, 2007 5:53 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2007
I love the view of this peak after coming over Trout Creek Pass. I have climbed this one twice.
davebobk47 - Jun 19, 2007 12:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2007
From Radio Towers
Parked just above the Radio Towers. Good weather, I was moving slow as it was my first time above 12K in many months.
rpace - Jun 16, 2007 6:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2007
From 8900 feet!
Both of my dogs (such troopers!) and myself summitted! Over 5000 feet of elevation gain, and just under 7 miles to the summit. (It did take us 6 hours...)
Looking at Mt Princeton from US 285, it sure gives you a feeling of accomplishment!
Mots010 - May 15, 2007 9:17 am Date Climbed: May 11, 2007
A fine day
Started from the Radio towers. Hardly a cloud in the sky all day and very warm. Hung out at the summit for 1.5 hours. KirkT posted a TR on 14ers.com. The trail is mostly snow covered still. Would recommend an ice axe and safe travel techniques for avy terrain. Snow is melting FAST.
Sarah Simon - Apr 19, 2007 7:34 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2002
Heck, even the 4x4 is fun
Amazing mountain. Beautiful. Special.
MasonMiller - Mar 23, 2007 2:38 am Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2001
big leagues
actually had a group of friends meet us at the summit pass on the way down from the summit with mtn. bikes. Great descent, great views
Greg Iafeliece - Mar 5, 2007 5:11 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2006
East Slopes
First one for my wife and it was perfect. Little snow close to summit but beautiful. Camped just past radio towers and hiked from there. Hiking during the week keeps the crowds away..
mnichols - Sep 23, 2007 3:55 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2006
Late day hikeGot out to Mt Princeton kind of late, had to go back to the little town store to grab some sunblock. Went up alone, ran back down when I saw on the summit that some dark clouds were coming in. Probably the fastest 5300ft I've ever lost while on foot! Started raining once I started up the car, talk about luck.
wlstone - Sep 8, 2007 10:11 pm Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2007
Lonely timesEnjoyed a lonely summit for a lonnnng time today....and left right before the gaggle showed up
HylianHero - Sep 4, 2007 4:21 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2007
#25We drove up to the radio towers and hiked from there. There were gliders all over the place and one flew so close that those of us on the summit could see the pilot sitting in the cockpit. Frightening but amazing. Great views.
ouray19 - Aug 19, 2007 12:03 pm Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2005
PrincetonThe first time I tried this mountain I followed a group of people up the wrong trail and ended up having a "learning experience." The second time I tried, found the right trail and succeeded!
pittbrownie - Aug 12, 2007 7:50 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2007
via the Radio TowersNot a bad hike. If you're going, might as well follow the dirt road to the end and summit Tigger Peak on the way.
jeffrawn - Aug 10, 2007 1:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2007
Standard Route from Radio TowersLeast favorite 14er so far - carrying a camera was almost a waste, except to get shots of my fellow hikers. Trail (and road) to around 12,700' is good. Lots of talus and scree from that point to the summit. Threatened rain all day (7AM-2PM), but held off till we got in the car!
utes - Aug 1, 2007 7:08 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 1998
rocky topleast favorite part was all the rocks at the top- tricky when wet
I like it on top - Aug 1, 2007 2:27 pm Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2005
Soutwest RidgeSteep climb up through the canyon, but fun popping out at treeline. Friends first 14'er. Weather held off for us to summit.
Stauffer - Jul 27, 2007 6:25 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 1998
Standard RouteFirst 14er for me. Enjoyed the abundant talus.
peakbaggingaddict - Jul 22, 2007 7:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2006
Another great oneThird 14er, and again, climbed with my brother and his dog. Weather was absolutely perfect at the top.
hawkman - Jul 9, 2007 11:44 am Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2007
standard routegood ankle workout with lots of rock hopping
kylerlott - Jul 2, 2007 7:25 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2007
via Mt. Princeton RoadCamped at about 11,000 at a perfect site, funny thing was all the guide books / online descriptions say the road is fairly rough especially above the radio towers. Well, around the corner after the radio towers we just so heppened to run into a brand spanking new mini-cooper from NewYork coming down the road! Either that car is bad ass or the road isn't as rough as it is made out to be. The climb was fairly easy except for a sore knee from Mt. Antero the day before. Number 21 on the way to 54.
smudge - Jul 1, 2007 5:53 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2007
East slopesgreat mountain.
Scott Rogers - Jun 25, 2007 8:27 pm
BeautifulI love the view of this peak after coming over Trout Creek Pass. I have climbed this one twice.
davebobk47 - Jun 19, 2007 12:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2007
From Radio TowersParked just above the Radio Towers. Good weather, I was moving slow as it was my first time above 12K in many months.
rpace - Jun 16, 2007 6:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2007
From 8900 feet!Both of my dogs (such troopers!) and myself summitted! Over 5000 feet of elevation gain, and just under 7 miles to the summit. (It did take us 6 hours...)
Looking at Mt Princeton from US 285, it sure gives you a feeling of accomplishment!
Mots010 - May 15, 2007 9:17 am Date Climbed: May 11, 2007
A fine dayStarted from the Radio towers. Hardly a cloud in the sky all day and very warm. Hung out at the summit for 1.5 hours. KirkT posted a TR on 14ers.com. The trail is mostly snow covered still. Would recommend an ice axe and safe travel techniques for avy terrain. Snow is melting FAST.
Sarah Simon - Apr 19, 2007 7:34 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2002
Heck, even the 4x4 is funAmazing mountain. Beautiful. Special.
MasonMiller - Mar 23, 2007 2:38 am Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2001
big leaguesactually had a group of friends meet us at the summit pass on the way down from the summit with mtn. bikes. Great descent, great views
Greg Iafeliece - Mar 5, 2007 5:11 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2006
East SlopesFirst one for my wife and it was perfect. Little snow close to summit but beautiful. Camped just past radio towers and hiked from there. Hiking during the week keeps the crowds away..