Missouri Mountain (Northwest Ridge)

Sawatch Range • Granite, Colorado

hardout and back

10.5

Miles

4,500

Elevation Gain (ft)

Hours

14,067

High Point (ft)

Trail Description

Class 2 route from Missouri Gulch with a narrow but non-technical summit ridge. Often combined with Belford and Oxford for a triple 14er day from the same trailhead.

Trail Highlights

Missouri Gulch

Triple 14er option

Narrow summit ridge

Collegiate Peaks Wilderness

Best Seasons

☀️summer

🍂fall

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Trail Information

County:Chaffee

Nearest City:Leadville

Parking Pass:No Pass Required

Dog-Friendly:Yes

Kid-Friendly:No

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