Navajo Peak Summit Trail
Shipwrecks and ghost towns fascinate humankind. We are drawn to relics, the very shells of history, which hold stories of hardship and bravery and are at the same time symbols of mortality. The wreckage on Navajo Peak is half of the appeal of this hike. Debris from the crash is strewn throughout the gully; small, rusty gears are so numerous they seem like bizarre, metallic sunflowers pushing through the rocks. Besides serving as an archive of aviation history, the scramble to Navajo’s summit is exciting itself. Beginning on-trail in the beautiful Long Lake area of Indian Peaks, an easy start leads to an off-trail adventure, where you’ll pass two of Colorado’s permanent glaciers (Isabelle and Navajo). After a loose scramble up the gully, the remaining ridge climb to the summit concludes with an exposed but very solid scramble 35 feet to the summit block.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Ward |
| Length | 8.9 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 2,825 ft |
| Skill Level | Moderate to Difficult; Class 3 |
| Duration | 6.5–8 hours |
| Season | June–September |
| Trailhead Elevation | 10,500 ft |
| Top Elevation | 13,409 ft |
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