West Slopes
Mt. Antero · 14,269' · Rank #13
Class 2 Standard Route
7
miles RT
2,400
ft gain
Class 2
difficulty
2-4
hours
Trail Map
Trail data coming soon
We're working on adding detailed trail maps and elevation profiles for this route.
Route Details
- Distance
- 7 miles RT
- Elevation Gain
- 2,400'
- Difficulty
- Class 2
- Exposure
- Low
- Typical Time
- 2-4 hours
Trailhead
- Name
- Baldwin Gulch Upper Trailhead
- Starting Elevation
- 12,380'
- Coordinates
- 38.6783°N, 106.2794°W
Parking & Access
- Parking
- Dispersed 50-100 spots
- Fee
- Free
- Vehicle
- 4WD/High Clearance
- If Lot is Full
- Plenty of pull-offs at lower elevations for 2WD vehicles
No Service
4WD REQUIRED for upper trailhead above 10,850 ft. 2WD parking available at end of CR 162. Famous for gem/mineral collecting.
Route Description
The high-altitude 4WD road allows access to a very short summit hike. The route follows an old mining road to the summit plateau. Crystal hunters often explore the upper slopes for aquamarine specimens. Easy hiking with minimal elevation gain from the upper trailhead.
Gear & Preparation
High-clearance 4WD absolutely required for the upper trailhead. 2WD parking adds 4+ miles each way. Respect mineral collecting rules - no powered tools allowed. Popular with rock hounds.