Northwest Ridge
Mt. Belford · 14,197' · Rank #20
Class 2 Standard Route
8
miles RT
4,500
ft gain
Class 2
difficulty
5-8
hours
Trail Map
Trail data coming soon
We're working on adding detailed trail maps and elevation profiles for this route.
Route Details
- Distance
- 8 miles RT
- Elevation Gain
- 4,500'
- Difficulty
- Class 2
- Exposure
- Low
- Typical Time
- 5-8 hours
Trailhead
- Name
- Missouri Gulch Trailhead
- Starting Elevation
- 9,650'
- Coordinates
- 38.9856°N, 106.3606°W
Parking & Access
- Parking
- Free Lot 100+ spots
- Fee
- Free
- Best Arrival (Weekends)
- Before 5:30 AM on summer weekends
Restroom Weak
Large lot at Missouri Gulch TH. Very popular. 2WD accessible via Chaffee County 390. Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
Route Description
A scenic route through Missouri Gulch with mining history and wildflowers. The northwest ridge rises steadily to Belford's summit. The Belford-Oxford traverse is a popular extension, dropping to the saddle before climbing Oxford.
Gear & Preparation
The Missouri Basin is popular - parking fills early on weekends. The Belford-Oxford combo is a great two-peak day. Missouri Mountain can be added for ambitious hikers.