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Mount Princeton boulder field

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Mount Princeton boulder field

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Parts of this Highlight comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

This Highlight goes through a protected area

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San Isabel National Forest

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  • Location: Chaffee County, Colorado, United States

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    July 11, 2023

    Hiking

    It could be argued that the majority of the trail leading up to Mount Princeton is a boulder field, but this section of the trail is especially full of talus hopping. The upper part of the trail is slightly less rocky, but it becomes much steeper and sandier.

    This is a slow-going part of the trail; look for big rocks with lichen and stick to the known paths. Aim to keep close to the ridge proper for the best footing, and check to make sure you are not straying onto a spur trail too far into the basin.
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    Distance 986 m

    Uphill 210 m

    Downhill 40 m

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