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Distance
7.08 miles
Elevation Gain
3606 ft
Route Type
Loop
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La Plata Peak (Southern Approach) is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Twin Lakes, Colorado.
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There are some dispersed campsites along side the 4x4 road that leads to the trailhead. Ideally you can sleep here to get an early start to your hike in the morning, to avoid the afternoon storms that frequent the mountains. The 4x4 is rough in spots, though my Subaru Outback did make the trek unscathed, you may have to walk the road if you have a smaller car. From the trailhead you take gradua...
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Mt. Belford and Mt. Oxford
You'll being your ascent at the Missouri Gulch Trailhead, which is located a few miles up Chaffee County Road 390, at around 9,600 feet. The trail is very clear and very well maintained, but is steeper than most trails (even quite a few of the 14er trails I've done) right from the get-go. Remember, the round trip length is anywhere from 11-13 miles, so don't burn yourself out too quickly.
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Missouri Mountain Trail
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La Plata Peak Summer Route
The Northwest Ridge is the most easily accessible and popular route, and for good reasons. The trailhead is on the side of Hwy 82, otherwise known as Independence Pass, about 14.5 miles from the Hwy 24 junction, or about 10 miles from Twin Lakes to the east. The trailhead is hard to miss, and you can park right there at the parking area on the side of the highway. Do not drive further down the ...
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