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Colorado 14ers: Mount Yale
A leg-busting 8.4-mile round trip up Yale’s relentless southwest slopes culminates with soaring views over the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness and
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Hiking |
| State: | Colorado (CO) |
| Distance: | 4.18 mi |
| Difficulty: | 8 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
-Mapped by Caitlin May
TO TRAILHEAD: From Buena Vista, head W on CR 306/Main
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Mount Yale
| Distance: 4.18 mi | Points: 403 |
Mount Yale via Denny Creek Trailhead
Points of Interest
YAL001
Location: 38.814999, -106.334618From Denny Creek trailhead, begin hiking N on signed trail. Pass trail register and sign-in
YAL002
Location: 38.825966, -106.338715Veer R and cross Denny Creek over sturdy log. Campsite off trail to E
YAL003
Location: 38.829498, -106.342232Turn R @ signed Y toward Mt. Yale. Go L for more campsites and water
YAL004
Location: 38.833984, -106.336349Proceed NE beneath healthy Aspen canopy
YAL005
Location: 38.837250, -106.334366Cross creek over simple log bridge tucked into cool stand of pines
YAL006
Location: 38.837116, -106.329132Hit open, sunny ridge walk with great S views, relishing brief, flat trail. Scan the grassy landscape for mule deer, elk or mountain goats
YAL007
Location: 38.837433, -106.325729Reach a patch of steep, sandy terrain. Shake legs out one last time before tackling Yale's wall-like S side
YAL008
Location: 38.845051, -106.319130Reach dusty scree field where trail zig-zags endlessly to W ridge of Yale
YAL009
Location: 38.846931, -106.315765Finish switchbacks! Walk to the N side of level vista to see Buena Vista to the E. Ample boulders provide cover for a quick snack or pack stowage before summiting. Turn SE and follow scant trail toward hidden summit
YAL010
Location: 38.844234, -106.313850Stay R of jagged ridge and scramble around problematic refrigerator-size boulders before reaching summit (14,196 ft.). A rewarding view of the stately collegiate peaks owns the panoramic focus. Retrace steps to trailhead
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