Mineral County: Gwynedd Mountain

Creede, CO

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Mineral County: Gwynedd Mountain

Located in south-central Colorado in the La Garita Mountains, about 30 miles northwest of South Fork, and 12 miles northeast of Creede. Rising above historic Creede, this Centennial Peak requires orienteering skills and a long hike and bushwack through grassy meadows and up tundra slopes. This eTrail will guide you to the highest point in this Colorado county. Inside you will find clear directions to the trailhead and to the summit. Also included is a detailed historical overview of the county and camping suggestions.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityCreede
Length11.6 mi
Elevation Gain4,175 ft
Skill LevelModerate
SeasonJuly - September
Trailhead Elevation9,600 ft
Top Elevation13,895 ft
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