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Mount Sneffels via Yankee Boy Basin
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Mount Sneffels via Yankee Boy BasinSouthwest, CO
Southwest, CO
Hiking6.00 Miles 2,800 AEG
Hiking6.00 Miles
2,800 ft AEG
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Started at junction of CR26 and 853 1B road. Lower trailhead is about .8 miles from this junction. Continued up the road. After the upper trailhead sign, the hike crossed a scree field, then eventually headed up the scree field to a saddle. From there, continue up the scree field to the west to the summit (14,150').

Trailhead directions:
- Just south of Ouray off of US Hwy 550, turn west on Country Road (CR) 361 (2WD, dirt road).
- Mile 4.7, stay right on CR 26
- Mile 6.1, stay right on CR 26
- Mile 6.8, stay right and pass the Yankee Boy Basin sign
- Mile 6.9, stay right on 853 1B. 4WD only beyond this point. For those with 2WD, park at this junction. 4WD vehicles can continue to the lower trailhead (11,350') with the restroom, or can continue to the upper trailhead (12,460').
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[ checklist ]  Mount Sneffels  Yankee Boy Basin
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