Sunrise over James Peak. Für das Parken an diesem Ausgangspunkt wird eine Gebühr von 5 USD erhoben. To communicate or ask something with the place, the Phone number is (970) 887-4100. James Peak. It's almost inaccessible unless you have a HIGH clearance 4WD vehicle. Home; 13ers; Front Range; James Peak ; James Peak; View More Photos Summit: 13,294 feet : 39.85201°N,-105.6904°W Rank in CO: 405 of 637 13er Rank in CO: 352 of 584 13er Rank in Range: 32 of 59 Weather Information Peak Conditions (Last Report: 2020-12-05) 1,567 Member Ascents: 13ERS WITHIN 2 miles Mt. We had maps downloaded to keep us on track as there were several off-shoots; the trail butts up to private land. Er führt entlang eines Sees, durch schönen Wald und es gibt schöne Wildblumen und oftmals Wildtiere zu sehen. The other two suggestions can be accessed by passenger car. There is a $5 fee to park at this trailhead. James married Violet Peake (born Spencer) on month day 1927, at age 22 at marriage place. The wilderness encompasses 17,084 acres with 15 lakes, 4 trails covering 20 miles, and crosses the Continental Divide at Rogers Pass. Winds were about 40mph. Maybe 100 years ago it had more snow but today it looks like a sad dirty slab of ice. Fished at both James Peak Lake and Little Echo Lake, and was rewarded with one lake trout from Little Echo Lake. Micro spikes were helpful, but you could definitely do without. Rogers Pass Lake via South Boulder Creek Trail, Crater Lakes Trail via South Boulder Creek Trail, Lower Crater Lakes via South Boulder Creek Trail, James Peak North East Ridge via Little Echo Lake, Arapaho Lakes via Rogers Pass Trail and Forest Lakes Trail, Continental Divide: Loch Lomond to Berthoud Pass, Loch Lomond and Upper Lakes [GESCHLOSSEN], Kingston Spur East via St. Mary's Glacier [GESCHLOSSEN], 2020 AllTrails, LLC Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Photo by Timothy Hutchings. Parking at lot 1 was easy at 7am but there were no envelopes to pay the fee. Record a track in Gaia GPS on iOS or Android and publish it to have it show up here. This trail goes by Rogers Pass. We were unable to access the hike due to the rocky terrain. There are three or four stretches of the trail that has snow over it, but it looked good and I was able to cross in some flat-ish areas, making decent time down to the lake. Plenty of parking spots. Aufgrund der Steigung und Distanz ist die Strecke als moderat einzustufen. The 13,300-foot (4,054 m) thirteener is located on the Continental Divide in the James Peak Wilderness of Arapaho National Forest and Roosevelt National Forest, 5.2 miles (8.4 km) east-southeast (bearing 110°) of the Town of Winter Park, Colorado, United States. The Heart Lake Trail, Forest Lakes Trail, and Crater Lakes Trail are all part of the James Peak Wilderness Area with their trailheads located at the Moffat Tunnel East Portal about 8 miles west of Rollinsville, Co, on the well-groomed dirt Tolland Road ( also called East Portal Road or County Road 16, turn off from Highway 119). The first mile or so to St. Mary’s Glacier was nice and mellow with a gradual incline. These trails range from 0 to 13 miles in length. we ended up parking at the "seasonal road" sign and hiking into the trail head on 353. that worked well, we just needed to move over for dirt bikes and 4x4s as we approached the trail. Die Route ist am besten von Juni bis Oktober zugänglich. The trail drops 500ft in the first .5 miles, so be aware that in this case what goes down must come back up. On the way out I saw a Subaru, a few minutes later I saw them in my review mirror following me out. It was crazy. There were only two spots which give this trail a 'hard' rather than 'moderate', and those were (a) hiking alongside the glacier to the top of the basin, and (b) the final stretch up the peak. Aufgrund der Steigung und Distanz ist die Strecke als schwierig einzustufen. Getting there I passed a Chevy Van... so there's that. Colorado Tourism Office, 1625 Broadway, Suite 1700 , Denver, CO, 80202, Phone: 800-COLORADO, Aborted at the glacier due to dangerous winds. It was pretty windy so, it didn't make for the best of hikes, but the views were amazing. Seasonal Popularity. Unfortunately there was too much wind for me to wet a fly line. There are trails on either side of the Glacier to help you get up it. The three we suggest here are all Class 2, with our primary route offering some Class 2+ work on the descent. Some trails or park services may be closed this weekend so check with local authorities before heading out. Absolutely absurd. The highlight of the trail, at least for us, wasn't the peak, but rather the views along the way. You can get more information from their website. Es gibt verschiedene Aktivitätsmöglichkeiten. Trail Description Trail Photos Print this Trail Trip Reports. This trail does NOT want to be found. The three we suggest here are all Class 2, with our primary route offering some Class 2+ work on the descent. James Peak is a popular summer hike with several route possibilities. The James Peak Wilderness was designated as wilderness in 2002 by an act of Congress and signed by George W. Bush. Beautiful trail, parked at saint marys glacier lot and it was about 4 hrs round trip. Really busy through st Mary’s but the crowds dispersed right after. Download the free Empire topo map. Get ready for about 20-30 minutes of rough rocky terrain before you even get to the trailhead. 1.13 mi. Will attempt again in the future. I wish there would've been more reviews about the road. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Was here last weekend and they're aren't opening the pass until the July 15th.There's still one snow drift but great views and the lake is no longer frozen. Hiking Trails (9) Reviews (27) 1. The pin for this trail head location is no longer accurate, where it says to turn right on the 4x4 road you should stay left on 353 wilderness route. final push to the summit was difficult, but made it @ 9:55 and had it all to myself! From CO-119 in Rollinsville, turn left onto Cnty Rd 16, Tolland Rd and head west for 5 miles. 1.55 mi. I wouldn't try it unless you have high clearance 4WD! But, being my first time to the area, I don't know for sure. Bancroft. We arrived at 7am. Turn left onto Mammoth Gulch Rd., a rough 4WD road. James Peak Lake Trail is a 3.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Black Hawk, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Beautiful views! Got to the TH at 8am on a Saturday. way back down was nice but the glacier was rediculously crowded, it didn't help that no one was wearing masks. According to Alltrails.com the trail is called Jed Johnson Tower Trail to Central Peak. Boots would have been a better option than the hiking sneakers I used, but definitely doable if you don’t knee the ankle support. crampons were a huge help getting up the glacier. As in there isn't a trail at all at some point. Beautiful area! There are no published trips for this hike. Trails.com member Mario A. recently completed Crater Lakes Trail. There are several ways to access James Peak. It's a rough mile to the lake at the moment, with high winds and weather coming in. If taking the road from Rollinsville, I would recommend a pickup and 4x4 just for peace of mind. Accessing this route requires high clearance 4WD. DIFFICULT 6.5 mi. St. Marys Glacier in September . There was still some snow on the trail. After 3.5 miles, turn on National Forest Rd. Parry Peak A. Some of the best views around of the five lakes (Lomond / Reynolds / Ohman / Steuart / Ice), as well as great views looking northeast past James Peak Lake and Little Echo Lake. Expect snow on the trail and temps in the low 30s. View Peak Condition Reports; Add a Condition Report ; Trip Reports. Stock 4Runner had no problems driving in. The glacier wasn’t as spectacular as I expected. Hunde sind auf diesem Weg erlaubt. DIFFICULT 8.1 mi. there is parking at the trail head although the route is not for the faint of heart, running one lane on a ledge for the last half mile. James Peak and Noah Benzing - "In-Situ: The Lost" - Duration: 5 minutes, 6 seconds. I was able to get to the trailhead with a Jeep Wrangler on 31" tires but otherwise stock. The trail head is marked with signage and is located on the edge of a treeless ridge. 54 views; 3 years ago; 4:21. Be careful not to follow the Jeep trails because they are misleading. © 2019 AllTrails, Inc. Privacy Policy; Terms of Service; Proud member There are 5 private trips. The ascent up Cinder Cone is definitely heart-pumping, but the incredible views and extraordinary scenery serve as constant motivation. The views are phenomenal and and with a small add on you could venture over to Little Echo Lake. Hard hike back up the mountain but worth it! Tolle kurze Wanderung mit spektakulärem Blick auf den James Peak, mit einer tollen Wanderung um den James Peak Lake. However, a terribly marked trail. Mosquito Creek had a gate with a Private Property/No Trespassing sign. James Peak Wilderness Area has 137 hiking trails. After finishing up at Mount Scott Nature Trail there wasn’t much time left for one of our longer planned hikes. absolutely beautiful! I brought my microspikes but never needed to use them. Getting up and around St. Mary's Glacier can be a little tricky, but doable. James Peak is a high mountain summit in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The hike from the lot to the top of James Peak and back is between eight to ten miles. overall amazing hike though and now I have 2 13ers under my belt! Pl James Peak via Kingston Peak Spur. This is a 9.6 mile route with 2316 ft of elevation gain. We were able to turn around and use the James Peak Wilderness directions we'd printed to find 353 wilderness route (which from 4 is staying left not going right at the fork). its 1.9 miles long and 95 feet rise in elevation. This trail is temporarily CLOSED due to the fire danger. James Peak, 13,294 feet: This is one of the prominent peaks on the Continental Divide that you can see from the famous Buffalo Herd Overlook on Interstate 70 at Genesee. Definitely want a vehicle with good ground clearance. At various points along the trail you'll witness landmarks like Lassen Peak, Snag Lake, Prospect Peak, and the Fantastic Lava Beds in the distance. 4. The wind picked up around noon, and by the time we reached the top to exit, the wind was pushing you up the mountain. That descent takes you by the upper lakes in the Loch Lomond chain of lakes. Awesome spot, dynamite scenery! James Peak is a popular summer hike with several route possibilities. Unfortunately, our trusty Alltrails app did not accurately track the route but based on our how tired our legs were and other people’s reviews on Alltrails, we can safely say it … Other than the first pitch down from the parking area, the hike is pretty tame. Es gibt verschiedene Aktivitätsmöglichkeiten. Beautiful area otherwise. I think calling St Mary’s Glacier a glacier is too generous. Super beautiful and a peaceful hike, hiked over to Little Echo lake as well and caught some fish. James Peak Trailhead is located in Grand County of Colorado state. Wouldn't know how this hike is, couldn't access the trailhead. 14er Routes; Route Selection Tool; Routes by Difficulty; Routes by Risk Factor; User Climb Times; Easiest 14er Hikes; Cell Phone Reception; 13er Routes; Mountaineering Safety; Difficulty Rating System; Gear List; Peak Conditions. DIFFICULT 5.5 mi. We didn’t realize the trail actually took us to the peak. After 3 miles of off roading you arrive at a very clearly marked no trespassing, iron gate with 24 hour sercurity camera. Getting There. Hike was great. The coordinates that you can use in navigation applications to get to find James Peak Trailhead quickly are 39.8987735 ,-105.7078743 Get Directions Customer Ratings and Reviews. We did get pelted by a few small hails. The hike up to James peak was strenuous; lots of soft crumbly rocks made it difficult to get good footing. Access to this trailhead is only accessible from Rollinsville with a truck or something with a good ground clearance and preferably 4x4. Breckinridge Peak and Mount Flora via North Empire Creek, Red Elephant Hill to Empire Loop [PRIVATGRUNDSTÜCK], Rogers Pass Lake via South Boulder Creek Trail, Crater Lakes Trail via South Boulder Creek Trail, James Peak North East Ridge via Little Echo Lake, Arapaho Lakes via Rogers Pass Trail and Forest Lakes Trail, Continental Divide: Loch Lomond to Berthoud Pass, Loch Lomond and Upper Lakes [GESCHLOSSEN], Kingston Spur East via St. Mary's Glacier [GESCHLOSSEN], 2020 AllTrails, LLC Alle Rechte vorbehalten. The magical new world is phenomenal, but winter camping is a tougher, major-league, big-kid sport. Sights to See. Front Range • James Peak. Perhaps a camping trip is in order. But, arriving at 8am, surprisingly there were only 7 other cars there. GPS Coordinates :: Download Coordinates. Elevation Profile. Click here for larger-size photo. James Peak - 8.3 Miles Summit County - Eagle County - Clear Creek County. Forest Lakes. If you can make it to the top of the glacier, you can make it all the way (just might take a while). Compare elevation, range, calories and other trail metrics. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Midsize SUV won't cut it as I found out through experience. Overall, definitely worth going up until you can get some cool shots of the five lakes; up to you if it's worth going all the way up to the top of James Peak. There is a $5 parking fee. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. James Peak Trail to Kingston Peak Road ist ein 11.9 Meilen langer, wenig besuchter Hin- und Rückweg in der Nähe von Rollinsville, Colorado. snowshoes might be helpful as you get into the higher basin as the snow is very deep and there were some points where I was knee deep in snow, but I did the whole thing in just crampons and it was mostly fine. I thought the volume of people trying to skid across that ice patch on skis on a Wednesday seemed ridiculous. Great short hike with spectacular views of James peak, with an awesome hike around James Peak Lake. Hunde sind erlaubt, müssen allerdings an der Leine gehalten werden. The first part of the trail is pretty difficult, however i tore my acl 9 months before doing this and was still able to complete it relatively easy. There are a few large rocks on the road that most likely would be un-passable via car. DIFFICULT 10.5 mi. James Peak Rate this Hike ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Public Tracks. I could **maybe** see how you could do this hike without them but they are super useful. Nice hike. We made it about 2 miles up and had to turn around due to ominous dark clouds and possible storm. The trail itself has some snowpacks along it so be careful when passing through them. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until September. DIFFICULT 3.7 mi. 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