Mount Princeton (East Slopes)

Sawatch Range • Buena Vista, Colorado

hardout and back

6.5

Miles

3,200

Elevation Gain (ft)

Hours

14,197

High Point (ft)

Trail Description

Class 2 route that starts on a rough 4WD road. High-clearance vehicles can drive partway, otherwise add 6 miles of road walking. The upper mountain is a wide, talus-covered ridge.

Trail Highlights

Class 2 standard route

4WD road approach

Wide talus summit ridge

Arkansas Valley overlook

Best Seasons

☀️summer

🍂fall

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Trail Information

County:Chaffee

Nearest City:Buena Vista

Parking Pass:No Pass Required

Dog-Friendly:Yes

Kid-Friendly:No

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