West Ridge/Hourglass
Little Bear Peak · 14,037' · Rank #48
Class 4 Standard Route
3.5
miles RT
2,300
ft gain
Class 4
difficulty
10-14
hours
Trail Map
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Route Details
- Distance
- 3.5 miles RT
- Elevation Gain
- 2,300'
- Difficulty
- Class 4
- Exposure
- Extreme
- Typical Time
- 10-14 hours
Trailhead
- Name
- Lake Como Road (4WD)
- Starting Elevation
- 8,000'
- Coordinates
- 37.5775°N, 105.4854°W
Parking & Access
- Parking
- Dispersed <20 spots
- Fee
- Free
- Vehicle
- 4WD/High Clearance
No Service
Same as Blanca - EXTREME 4WD road. Only 2-3 vehicles at upper spots. Car break-ins reported at lower elevations.
Route Description
WARNING: One of Colorado's most dangerous routes due to extremely loose rock. The Hourglass couloir is a shooting gallery for rockfall. Class 4 climbing on unstable terrain. The Little Bear-Blanca traverse is notoriously difficult.
Gear & Preparation
HELMET MANDATORY. This peak kills climbers. The rock is dangerously loose throughout. Consider roping up through the Hourglass. Only attempt in dry conditions with an early start. Many experienced climbers avoid this peak.