Southwest Slopes
Mt. Yale · 14,196' · Rank #21
Class 2 Standard Route
9.5
miles RT
4,300
ft gain
Class 2
difficulty
6-8
hours
Trail Map
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Route Details
- Distance
- 9.5 miles RT
- Elevation Gain
- 4,300'
- Difficulty
- Class 2
- Exposure
- Low
- Typical Time
- 6-8 hours
Trailhead
- Name
- Denny Creek Trailhead
- Starting Elevation
- 9,900'
- Coordinates
- 38.8175°N, 106.3133°W
Parking & Access
- Parking
- Free Lot 50-100 spots
- Fee
- Free
Weak
Paved lot at Denny Creek TH. 12 miles from Buena Vista via CR 306. Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
Route Description
The route follows Denny Creek before climbing the southwest slopes to Yale's summit. The trail is well-maintained through the forest and marked with cairns above treeline. Class 2 terrain near the summit requires some scrambling.
Gear & Preparation
The upper slopes are exposed - turn back if thunderstorms threaten. Popular route with good trail conditions throughout.