Torreys Peak - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Torreys Peak

Torreys Peak is a mountain in the Front Range region of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. It is one of 53 fourteeners in Colorado.There are three main trails used to reach the summit. The first is actually a continuation of Grays Peak Trail to the summit of Grays Peak, which starts in Stevens Gulch.

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Attractions Near Torreys Peak

Grays Peak

Grays Peak

1.08km from Torreys Peak

Grays Peak is the tenth-highest summit of the Rocky Mountains of North America and the U.S. Like the other fourteeners nearby, Grays Peak is considered to be an easy hike by fourteener standards, and is very popular among weekend climbers. Often a climb to the summit of Grays Peak is accompanied by continuing on to Torreys Peak, less than a mile away.Wildlife in the area includes, mountain goat, pika, cougar or mountain lion, mule deer, elk and so more.

Continental Divide Trail

Continental Divide Trail

1.75km from Torreys Peak

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is much more than just a line on a map: it is a living museum of the American West, a place to reconnect with nature, and a unifying force bringing people of all walks of life together.It is a trail that will make use of all the skills of an experienced backpacker. It is also a trail that is beautiful, stunning and perhaps the most rewarding of the major long-distance hiking trails."

Grizzly Peak

Grizzly Peak

2.34km from Torreys Peak

Grizzly Peak is a high mountain summit in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is a challenging 5-mile hike from Loveland Pass that ends with a scramble to its craggy 13,427′ summit with breathtaking views of the Loveland Pass area, local ski resorts, and 14ers Grays and Torreys Peaks.

Mount Edwards

Mount Edwards

2.51km from Torreys Peak

Mount Edwards is a high mountain summit in the Rocky Mountains' Front Range of North America. The 13,856-foot thirteener is located in Arapaho National Forest, 7.6 miles southwest of the Town of Georgetown, Colorado, United States, on the Continental Divide between Clear Creek and Summit counties.

Grays And Torreys Trailhead

Grays And Torreys Trailhead

3.73km from Torreys Peak

Discover this 13.4-km out-and-back trail near Dillon, Colorado. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 52 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Argentine Pass

Argentine Pass

3.86km from Torreys Peak

Argentine Pass is a high mountain pass in Summit County, Colorado. It is the highest paved pass in the Rockies. The pass provides access to the valley of the Blue River from the west. The pass was used by Native Americans and early settlers as a shortcut between the Platte and Arkansas rivers. Today, the pass is popular with hikers, cyclists, and skiers. Argentine Pass is also one of the few places in Colorado where you can drive across the Continental Divide.

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Clear Creek County

Clear Creek County

62 attractions

Clear Creek County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,397. The county seat is Georgetown. It is a perfect place for mountain adventure activities, family fun, nature, and beauty.

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