The view of Wetterhorn from the valley here is incredible. Up until this point, the trail is easy class 1, but the climb up the peak is class 3. It is a very solid class 3, but if you are not prepared to summit, this is a good place to turn around.

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1. Wetterhorn Peak Trail — Uncompahgre Wilderness

8.54km

03:06

550m

Alpine climb up Wetterhorn Peak's southeast ridge with marmot sightings and San Juan summit views.

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2. Wetterhorn Peak – Uncompahgre Peak loop from Lake City

27.1km

10:05

1,780m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 567 m

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 110 m

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Wednesday 18 February

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-17°C

96 %

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Location: Hinsdale County, Colorado, United States

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1. Wetterhorn Peak Trail — Uncompahgre Wilderness

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