Grays Peak via I-70 Hike

Route Description for Grays Peak via I-70 Hike

Grays Peak via I-70 Hike is a lengthy excursion that traverses along the Stevens Gulch Road and then up through foot-traffic only trails. This adventure is reserved for those acclimated to the high altitude of the area, make sure to bring plenty of water, and know your boundaries. If you wish to avoid walking along the Stevens Gulch Road, then consider hiking the Grays Peak and Torreys Peak Trail to experience only the best of what this scenic expedition has to offer.

From the parking lot, track southeast along the shoulder of Stevens Gulch Road. Hike through the valley and bask in the vistas of the towering peaks from the forested gulch road. Travel between Kelso Mountain and Ganley Mountain, and you will soon arrive at the Stevens Gulch Trailhead. From here, take the well-marked, well maintained Grays Peak Trail. Ascend the rocky terrain to a small ridge. Hike up a set of switchbacks and follow the trail southwest. Graduate the timberline and you will be rewarded with an up-close and personal view of the mountain you are soon to summit.

Ascend the now exposed and increasingly technical terrain to the summit. Scramble up the rocky talus to the summit of Grays Peak. Revel in the expansive vistas of the Front Range region, and if you have any gas left in the tank, trek the mountain saddle north over to Torreys Peak.

To make your way back to the parking lot, simply retrace your steps along the trail, down to the road and back to the parking lot.