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Mount Princeton

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Mount Princeton

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Mount Princeton

Name: Mount Princeton
Rating: 2

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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San Isabel National Forest

Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous

Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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Location: Chaffee County, Colorado, United States

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1. Mount Princeton Trail — San Isabel National Forest

11.5km

03:08

970m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Mount Princeton from Mount Princeton Chalet — San Isabel National Forest

8.56km

02:38

770m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Matthew

July 12, 2023

Mount Princeton is an often underrated 14er in terms of difficulty. At 14,196 feet, Mount Princeton is located in the heart of the Sawatch Range and is one of the rockiest peaks in the range. The final two miles up to the peak heavily consists of talus hopping and steep scree hiking. There is not much exposure, but making progress on this peak is tedious. The views from the top are great, like any other Colorado 14er.

Don't plan to make up a lot of time on the initial downhill from the peak (or along the ridge until you hit the road). The talus and scree move underfoot a bit, and it's easy to fall through some of the cracks.

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Elevation 4,290 m

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Location: Chaffee County, Colorado, United States

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