14er Quandary and Grays Permits?

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oldknees
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14er Quandary and Grays Permits?

Post by oldknees »

Hi All,
Looking to do my first 14ers in early August. I am targeting Quandary and Grays and have heard (alltrails) that there will be permits required for some 14ers as well as parking permits. Have any of you heard of these and if so, where can I go to get these? Thanks!
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Re: 14er Quandary and Grays Permits?

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The town of Breckenridge is implementing a parking permit system for the Quandry Peak trailhead. It sounds like they are still working out all the details, here is an article on it:

https://www.summitdaily.com/news/crime/ ... y-july-30/
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I did see this article. Was wondering if anyone that lives in the area has any experience with this or knows more? Should I check back in Aug. 1?
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Re: 14er Quandary and Grays Permits?

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The details have yet to be released for the Quandary permit system.
As far as Grays is concerned, you would need to get to the upper TH early, I mean waaaay early especially on a weekend. Someone posted that they got the last parking spot at 4:30 am on an Monday recently. Otherwise just plan on hiking from the lower I-70 TH and pack up a few extra miles. Odds are you'll have offers for a ride on the way down anyway.

-You could also try Bierstadt. Plenty of parking (still get there early) and no permits needed...yet.
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Re: 14er Quandary and Grays Permits?

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People still climb 14'ers? Image :mrgreen:
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SkaredShtles wrote: Tue Jul 20, 2021 3:19 pm People still climb 14'ers? Image :mrgreen:
Nobody climbs them anymore they’re too crowded.
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