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    Hikes/United States/Colorado/San Juan Mountain Range

    Mount Sneffels from the Upper Parking Lot

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    Hard
    Duration
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    2-3h
    Distance
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    4.2 km
    Elevation
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    485 m
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    The hike to Mount Sneffels from the Upper Parking Lot is a shortened version of a longer journey, but make no mistake, this is a tough route that will be sure to get your heartrate up. While out hiking the trail, you will climb uphill along loose scree slopes, before ascending the summit through rocky terrain for incredible views of the surrounding landscape. Hikers should take note that in order to reach the road leading into the upper parking lot it will require a 4x4 high clearance vehicle and experience with off-road driving.

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    Route Description for Mount Sneffels from the Upper Parking Lot

    If you are after a rough and rugged adventure in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado that will provide you with a good challenge and breathtaking views that sweep across the alpine landscape, then the hike to Mount Sneffels from the Upper Parking Lot is an ideal route for you to check out.

    Setting out from the trailhead at the upper parking lot on Yankee Boy Basin Road, you will make your way to the northwest along the Blue Lakes Trail, before branching off to the north. Here, you will traverse a loose scree slope and climb further up towards the summit of Mount Sneffels.

    After some scrambling through the rocky terrain near the summit, you will arrive at the top of Mount Sneffels and enjoy jaw-dropping views across the Rocky Mountains. Once you have had your fill of the views and are all rested up, carefully descend the mountain along the same route to return to the trailhead.

    Getting to the Mount Sneffels from the Upper Parking Lot Trailhead

    The trailhead for the hike to Mount Sneffels from the Upper Parking Lot can be found at the upper parking lot along Yankee Boy Basin Road.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      June-October

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      No

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      High

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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