Hesperus Mountain Summit Trail
Golconda, CO
Hesperus Mountain Summit Trail
I would be lying if I said I didn’t feel a spiritual pull to Dibé Nitsaa. The striking profile and coloration of the peak stands out from miles away. Views from the top are incredible, mimicking an eagle’s perspective of the land below. Sharkstooth Peak rises from an ocean of talus to the north, and the craggy, broken face of Lavender Mountain shares a busted ridge to the west. The hiking is tough at times, but once you have gained the west ridge, you’re in business. What begins as a steep ridge on broken plates of rock gives way to better scrambling the higher you climb. It’s short mileage-wise, but it’s a challenging hike that will take some time and route-finding.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Golconda |
| Length | 5.3 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 2,840 ft |
| Skill Level | Moderate to Difficult; Class 2+ |
| Duration | 5–7 hours |
| Season | June–September |
| Trailhead Elevation | 10,780 ft |
| Top Elevation | 13,232 ft |
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