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    Mount Ouray Hike

    Difficulty
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    Hard
    Duration
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    4.5-6.5h
    Distance
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    10.9 km
    Elevation
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    979 m
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    Put your navigational skills to the test as you venture the Mount Ouray Hike, a primitive, but exciting adventure in the Sawatch Mountain Range. This lovely excursion guides intrepid explorers up to the summit of a dramatic Colorado 13er.

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    Route Description for Mount Ouray Hike

    The Mount Ouray Trail is a stimulating expedition in the southernmost region of the Sawatch Mountain Range. The secluded nature of the trail is ideal for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of busy Colorado 14er ascents. With no explicit trail, we highly suggest using the trail GPS to help navigate the unmarked terrain. Additionally, when hiking in the winter and fall, be sure to strap on some snowshoes or microspikes for better traction.

    Begin your adventure along the Mount Ouray Hike from the trailhead off the Marshall Pass Road. This exciting adventure will guide hikers northeast up the southwestern slope of Mount Ouray. Initially hiking through the woodlands, the path will soon leave the timberline and wind through the vibrant alpine tundra, dotted with wildflowers in the summer months. Eventually, the route will climb up a steep ridge, which reveals sweeping views of the mountainous wilderness and the looming peak above.

    Soon you will summit Mount Ouray. From atop the Colorado 13er, you will be rewarded with uninterrupted, postcard-worthy views. Once you are finished reveling in the scenery, retrace your footing along the path back to the trailhead.

    Getting to the Mount Ouray Hike Trailhead

    The Mount Ouray Hike departs from the trailhead off the Marshall Pass Road.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      Dispersed Backcountry Camping

    • When to do

      July-September

    • Pets allowed

      No

    • Family friendly

      No

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Low

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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