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Alpine meadows on Mount Massive

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Alpine meadows on Mount Massive

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Mount Massive Wilderness

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    July 6, 2023

    Hiking

    Once you branch off of the Colorado Trail, the route to Massive becomes steeper. After breaking through the forest at treeline, the trail becomes less steep as is starts to climb through the rocky alpine meadows towards the saddle. There are often seasonal pools of water, wild flowers, and lots of marmots and pikas on this section of the route.

    July 12, 2023

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    Once you branch off of the Colorado Trail, the route to Massive becomes steeper. After breaking through the forest at treeline, the trail becomes less steep as is starts to …

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    1. Mount Massive via Colorado Trail (aka, Standard Route) — Mount Massive Wilderness

    21.3km

    10:14

    1,340m

    1,340m

    Colorado Trail ascent to the state's second-highest peak through wildflower meadows and rocky alpine terrain.

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    Alpine loop above treeline with rocky summit ridge and wildlife spotting opportunities.
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    Distance 2.75 km

    Downhill 490 m

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