This was a question in regards to low peaks from thread http://14ers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t= ... 91#p618191 Thought I'd start a new thread on this ...we had one a long (long) time ago that had some good info. Figured I'd start a new one if people want to share some good low peaks that they enjoy.Any specific recommendations?
My list below is all front range. I won't give detailed info, because some of the fun of a number of these is figuring out the puzzle. (Not to mention I dont want any nasty PM's....)
Anyway...here are some close by / low (under 12K) peaks that I enjoy. Anyone else want to share?
Peak: Aiguille du Greyrock , 7,456’
Rough Location: West of Greyrock Mountain
Notes: Class 3 scramble near summit, good views…especially of Greyrock Mountain on the other side of the meadow.
Peak: Raleigh Peak , 8,191’
Rough Location: South Platte
Notes: Some fun scrambling options on the summit.
Peak: Sunshine Dome , 8,710’
Rough Location: South Platte
Notes: Good winter hike, class 2, within the Haymen Burn with excellent views of a (now) different landscape.
Peak: Long Scraggy , 8,812’
Rough Location: South Platte
Notes: Semi-popular (for this list at least) class 2, decent day from the west.
Peak: Blue Mountain Group (Blue, East Blue and Baby Blue)
Rough Location: Golden Gate State Park
Notes: Can keep at class 2 with route finding, and good route finding is needed when in the trees. Fun navigational challenge for those into that sort of thing.
Peak: UN10926
Rough Location: Lost Creek Wilderness
Notes: Class 4, involving ledges, caves, and crawling out of ceiling cracks. Still my favorite mountain. Ever. Add in UN11230 for more fun. Feel weird posting this one, but I really dont think it will create a wave of crowds to a random unnamed peak.
Peak: UN10620
Rough Location: Lost Creek Wilderness
Notes: Class 2/3, depending on route to summit. Fun summit area, bubbly rocks.