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 …
The road up to the trailhead is a gravel road, perfect if you want to run in the mountains while staying on roads and avoid being exposed above treeline. There …
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.
Courthouse Mountain stands at an elevation of 12,152 feet and is located just south of Owl Creek Pass. The mountain makes an appearance in the John Wayne film "True Grit".