Trip
Hiking – Bottle Peak and Ptarmigan Loop
Beginning at the Byers Peak trailhead, this hike heads towards Bottle Peak, where we can enjoy panoramic views from the summit. From there, continue through Bottle Pass, navigating the rugged alpine terrain, before reaching Ptarmigan Peak’s summit for even more breathtaking vistas. We'll return to the trailhead by the same route.
Contacts
- Thu, Sep 5, 2024
- Denver
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,766 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 MPH
- FULL, 4 on waitlist (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Carpool Place & Time: Meet at Wooly Mammoth PnR (Section BB) at 6:45AM for an 7:00AM departure (Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride - Google Maps)
We'll carpool to the Byers Peak Trail TH parking area (Byer's Peak Trail - Google Maps)
The hike starts with a well-defined trail to Bottle Peak, where we'll enjoy stunning panoramic views of the rugged alpine landscape. From Bottle Peak, we transition to off-trail alpine terrain, navigating through the challenging and picturesque Bottle Pass. This rugged route takes us up to Ptarmigan Peak, where the dramatic mountain scenery and sweeping vistas continue to captivate. The journey combines the stability of established trails with the thrill of off-trail exploration, offering an immersive experience in the rugged alpine environment. We'll stop near/at the Ptarmigan Peak summit for lunch/snack. Our pace will be comfortable for all participants. Overall ~7 miles and ~2200 ft elevation gain. (Bottle + Ptarmigan Peaks - CalTopo)
Note - Leadership of this trip has transferred from Norm Arlt to Wayne Howell
Required Equipment
Ten Essentials are required. Trekking poles are recommended.