From the Loveland Pass parking, gain the ridge on the east side of the highway (
1) and follow the super-sized trail (
2,
3 and
4) for nearly 1 mile to reach the top of Point 12,915'. Turn left (north) to see another bump on the ridge - a false summit with an elevation of 13,152' -
5. Follow the ridge north/northeast, ascend a rocky section (
6), and continue to the top of Point 13,152' -
7.
You've hiked approx. 1.4 miles to this point and the summit of Sniktau is now in view -
8. Continue north along the ridge and drop about 250' to reach the saddle between Point 13,152' and Sniktau -
9. Staying on or left of the ridge crest, follow the trail (
10 and
11) for 1/4 mile to reach the summit -
12 and
13.