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4x4 hc necessary to upper TH. Great hike, amazing views

This is one of a few exposed saddles in the area along the CT/CDT with great views, a steep grade, and a short ascent.

Hikers on the Colorado Trail will traverse the Snow Mesa, a long, flat mesa with lots of exposure on top. This point is the edge that drops down into Spring Creek Pass, a scenic descent (or ascent if heading northbound) from this unique feature.

Mineral Creek is a reliable water source and there are several good campsites in the area.

Spring Creek Pass is the access point for hikers of the Colorado Trail/Continental Divide Trail to get into Lake City - unique hiker town. The hitch might not be too easy, but it is worth the wait. The trailhead has plenty of parking and a pit toilet.

The final climb up to the peak has a class 2 section, but overall this is a fairly easy 14'er. The views of Matterhorn, Wetterhorn, and the surrounding peaks from here are phenomenal.

The Uncompahgre Peak Trail climbs steeply up the peak from here. There is a short class 2 section near the top, but this route is very doable. You can also take the Big Blue Creek Trail north of here up a short but steep set of switchbacks to another junction. From there you can take the relatively flat Ridge Stock Driveway Trail along the ridge above treeline to get fantastic views of the north Uncompahgre Wilderness or dive into the remote northern mountain valleys.

There is a camping area with a picnic table and restrooms at the trailhead. The pass sits at over 10,800 feet and provides access to both the Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail, which overlap either side of the pass. The easterly direction takes you along section 21 of the CT, and the westerly trail takes you on section 22.