{"id":671,"date":"2018-08-14T14:58:47","date_gmt":"2018-08-14T14:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/philturk.net\/?p=671"},"modified":"2025-11-29T00:42:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T00:42:56","slug":"huron-peak-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/philturk.net\/index.php\/2018\/08\/14\/huron-peak-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Huron Peak, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Date: August 12, 2018<\/li>\n<li>Partner: Amandeep Vashisht<\/li>\n<li>Height: 14,003 feet<\/li>\n<li>Range: Sawatch<\/li>\n<li>Route: Northwest Slopes (Class 2)<\/li>\n<li>Overall Distance: 6.5 miles<\/li>\n<li>Elevation Gain: 3,500 feet (TH to summit)<\/li>\n<li>14ers climbed: 24 separate climbs<\/li>\n<li>14ers remaining: 29<\/li>\n<li>Road Condition to Trailhead: While not a terrible mountain road, the road to the Clear Creek\/South Winfield trailhead definitely requires a 4WD vehicle. \u00a0From the Winfield turnoff to the trailhead is a distance of about 2 miles. \u00a0Within the first 0.5 mile, there are several areas with big dips and rocks that could potentially damage the undercarriage of a 2WD vehicle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Joining me on this hike, was my friend Amandeep Vashisht from Baltimore, MD. \u00a0We had climbed a couple of 14ers together before so I knew she would be prepared in all phases and the conversation would be excellent \ud83d\ude42 \u00a0It was about 7:00 am when we set off from the trailhead. \u00a0Anytime you climb a 14er in Colorado on a summer Sunday, you can expect company and today was no exception. \u00a0There were groups of people here and there attempting the climb on this gorgeous morning.<\/p>\n<p>The first mile of the hike wound its way through a coniferous forest with the trail being mostly open and having plenty of switchbacks. \u00a0At around 12,000&#8242;, the trail broke out into a large, beautiful, green meadow that ran flat for about 0.5 mile. \u00a0In autumn, I could imagine being in this meadow would be close to spectacular. \u00a0It would also be an ideal place to camp to stage a predawn climb for the next morning.<\/p>\n<p>Across the meadow, the trail began to gradually ascend the summit ridge along a steep, grassy incline, turning towards the south. \u00a0So far, so good. \u00a0The crux of the climb is the final 500&#8242; of ascent at the upper portion of the ridge. \u00a0There are some patches of boulders and the trail has a few areas that are worn smooth and slippery from use. \u00a0However, all in all, this climb is straightforward if you are in shape.<\/p>\n<p>When we arrived at the summit, there were several other parties milling about. \u00a0We could see the Three Apostles clear as a bell to the south. \u00a0There were great views of sweeping valleys and lakes. \u00a0After soaking up some sun and snacks, we headed back down, carefully taking our time in the steeper sections of the trail for the first 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>It is never easy stepping off the plane after arriving from sea level to 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