Mount Ouray Summit Trail
The off-trail approach through flowery meadows is a nice way to start the hike. Navigation is relatively easy, and once you are on the southern curl of the west ridge, you are treated to a long ridge walk to a scenic summit. The scrambling on the ridge is fun class 2 that is sustained the entire way. It’s a straightforward Sawatch hike without the tedious switchbacks or gratuitous talus slog, making it a fine bookend to this hiker-friendly range.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Chester |
| Length | 6.1 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 3,260 ft |
| Skill Level | Moderate; Class 2 |
| Duration | 5–7 hours |
| Season | July–September |
| Trailhead Elevation | 10,813 ft |
| Top Elevation | 13,971 ft |
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