W0C/FR-059 (Little Scraggy Peak) – 2796 M / 9192 FT Dec 28, 2013 by KX0R Little Scraggy Peak is located in the Pike National Forest between Buffalo Creek and Deckers. It’s a fun climb with convenient access and great views. … Continue reading
W0C/FR-092 Mount Morrison 2397 M / 7837 FT Nov 10, 2013 by KX0R Mount Morrison is a very accessible peak located right above Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, just west of Denver. The trip starts with a drive to Morrison … Continue reading
W0C/FR-145 McGregor Mountain 3190M / 10,486 FT Sep 01, 2013 by KX0R McGregor Mountain is a seldom-climbed prominent granite dome located in Rocky Mountain National Park, close to Estes Park. At 10486 feet it towers over 2000 feet above its … Continue reading
Sep 19, 2013 by KX0R Dakota Hill is a good SOTA peak, but it’s not in the Dakotas; and at 10,929 feet, 3325M, it’s not really a hill. Activating this peak requires a little map-reading, some interesting driving, and a … Continue reading
W0C/FR-152 The Needles 3063 M /10068 FT Oct 25, 2013 by KX0R The Needles are the highest points along Lumpy Ridge, an elongated mass of granite summits and cliffs located north of Estes Park, next to the McGregor Ranch. It … Continue reading
W0C/PR-114 (Bald Mountain) 3040 M/ 9994 Ft Central City Area Oct 06, 2013 by KX0R George Carey Fuller Bald Mountain is a wonderful SOTA peak in the historic mining zone southwest of Central City. While it’s partly surrounded by private … Continue reading
Sep 02, 2013 by KX0R Fairburn Mountain is a convenient and pleasant SOTA peak with great access. The trailhead and parking are at Cold Springs Campground, about 1000 feet southwest of where Golden Gate Canyon Road 46 intersects Highway 119, … Continue reading
Black Mountain is a very prominent summit located adjacent to Staunton State Park, several miles west of Connifer, CO. Because of its proximity to the Denver metro area, it could become more popular as a SOTA site. This mountain presents … Continue reading
I had been planning all along to participate in the CO-14er Event this year. This event is organized by Bob/KØNR, for Portable Mountaintop Operation on the 54 official 14er summits (Summits higher than 4267m) in Colorado. It was however uncertain until … Continue reading
ATTENTION: This trip report is outdated. The City of Estes Park implemented a (new) trail up the mountain. You cannot access the summit legally from the new trail. Reports say you can get into the AZ. Prospect Mountain is a … Continue reading
