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Summit Peak - Archuleta COHP, CO
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| Hiking | 7.86 Miles |
2,423 AEG |
| | Hiking | 7.86 Miles | 5 Hrs 33 Mns | | 1.58 mph |
| 2,423 ft AEG | 35 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | This was a hike to the summit of Summit Peak (elevation of 13,304 feet and prominence of 2,737 feet). Summit Peak is the high point of Archuleta County and of the South San Juan Wilderness Area.
Archuleta County is in the southwestern part of Colorado -- it borders New Mexico to the south. Pagosa Springs is the county seat, and is the only incorporated municipality in the county.
To have such a boring name, Summit Peak is an impressive peak.
I started and ended the hike at the Summit Peak Trailhead. The last 35 miles to the trailhead was on unpaved roads. It was a fairly lengthy drive, although a crossover SUV can make the drive (there were a couple at the trailhead).
Most of the hike was on trails -- the Treasure Creek Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. The last half mile to the summit was off-trail on a steep grassy slope -- I gained about 750 feet in elevation in that half mile.
This was an enjoyable hike. There were lots of wildflowers along the way, and there were great views throughout. |
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Wildflowers Observation Substantial
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