From here, you will be rejuvenated by the 360-degree panoramic views of the Sawatch Mountain Range’s peaks. Carefully navigate the steep switchbacks through the alpine tundra up the slope of the mountain, making sure to take your time and catch your breath along the way.Īfter a seemingly never-ending ascent up the technical and steep terrain, you will eventually summit Mount Massive. Here, you will veer to the right and be confronted with the most technical section of the expedition. You will travel along the curves of the stream until you encounter an intersection. Mount Massive Lakes Weather Radar Weather radar map shows the location of precipitation, its type (rain, snow, and ice) and its recent movement to help you. Additionally, try to reach the summit before noon to avoid getting caught in an afternoon storm.ĭeparting from the trailhead of County Road 11, take the Mount Massive Southwest Slopes Trail northwest along Halfmoon Creek. Make sure you have a pair of microspikes and wear plenty of layers as insurance against chilly conditions at the peak. Furthermore, the vertiginous and technical terrain demands an experienced and prepared adventurer. Falling short of Colorado’s highest peak Mount Elbert by only 12, many argue that Mount Massive is a much more worthy summit, named for five different 14k subpeaks that make up the truly massive mountain. The sculpture’s roughly 60 feet-high granite faces depict American presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Climbing 1188 m in just 11.3 km, it is extremely important that you are acclimated to the area’s elevation before your trek to mitigate the chances of altitude sickness. Mount Massive is the second tallest mountain in Colorado and third highest in the continental United States. 1/4 mile up a hill and through some small clearings where the terrain flattens out and you can finally see Massive ahead - 5. The plan draws inspiration from Mount Rushmore in the USA, where massive sculptures of four American presidents have been carved on the rocks of a mountain range in South Dakota state. The Mount Massive Southwest Slopes Hike is an incredible adventure up to the summit of the famous Colorado 14er. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
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