Redcloud Peak - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Redcloud Peak

Redcloud is the 46th highest peak in Colorado and is usually climbed in conjunction with Sunshine Peak. The mountain gets its name from the beautiful red coloring of the peak. The peak is mostly Class 1 along trails but a bit of scree later in the hike make it a class 2 hike.

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Sunshine Peak

Sunshine Peak

2.03km from Redcloud Peak

Sunshine Peak is a fourteen thousand foot mountain peak in the U.S. state of Colorado. It rises on the north side of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. A good trekking destination and also there are so many things to see and do here.

Handies Peak

Handies Peak

7.87km from Redcloud Peak

A high prominent mountain of the San Juan Mountains range in the Rocky Mountains of North America, which is popular for trekking and its breath taking views. There are so many other adventure activities possible here and also you can spend some beautiful time in this cool climate and beautiful nature.

American Peak

American Peak

9.18km from Redcloud Peak

American Peak is the 102nd highest summit in Colorado. It is an archetypal San Juan summit in the Lake City region. American Peak ranks as the 102nd-highest peak in Colorado. Due to its altitude, it receives precipitation all year, as snow in winter, and as thunderstorms in summer, with a dry period in late spring. Quiet risky trekking destination and also it offers nice views of this area.

American Basin

American Basin

9.19km from Redcloud Peak

American Basin is a high alpine basin located in Hinsdale County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. This place is well known for its incredible display of alpine wildflowers which are usually at their peak from mid-July to early August. It is a high alpine basin surrounded by high cliffs on the west and mountain peaks on the east and south, reaching from over thirteen thousand feet to over fourteen thousand feet.

Half Peak

Half Peak

9.36km from Redcloud Peak

Half Peak is a striking mountain comprised of a high summit plateau guarded by dramatic cliffs. The 13,848-foot thirteener is located in Gunnison National Forest, 14.3 miles southwest by south of the Town of Lake City in Hinsdale County, Colorado, United States. A good trekking destination and also there are so many things to see and do.

Cinnamon Pass

Cinnamon Pass

10.19km from Redcloud Peak

Cinnamon Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.853m above the sea level, located in San Juan County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. It is a 19.2 mile 4WD route between Silverton and Lake City Colorado and is part of the well known Alpine Loop. This is one of Colorado's most scenic offroad drives and this long climb on narrowing shelf road is primarily used for off road driving and it’s accessible from May until October.

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Hinsdale County

Hinsdale County

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Hinsdale County is one of the 64 counties of the U.S. state of Colorado. Hinsdale County is covered by mountains, including five 14,000 and over 20 13,000 ft. peaks, and contains one of the most roadless areas in the country.

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