Trip
Hiking – Little Scraggy TH to Little Scraggy Peak
This adventurous hike to Little Scraggy Peak begins on an established trail through scenic pine forests before transitioning to an off-trail ascent including a modest scramble up rocky slopes to the summit, offering sweeping views of the Lost Creek Wilderness and surrounding Front Range. For those seeking more challenge, an optional off-trail exploratory traverse along a ridge leads to the lesser-visited North Little Scraggy Peak. The route demands solid navigation skills and sure footing, rewarding hikers with solitude and panoramic vistas.
Contacts
- Wed, Jun 25, 2025
- Bobcats Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft
- High Point Elevation: 9,185 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 MPH
- 8 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This spirited hike to Little Scraggy Peak blends the ease of well-traveled paths with the raw thrill of backcountry exploration, offering a true sampler of Colorado’s wild heart. The journey begins on a gentle, winding trail that weaves through fragrant pine forests and sunlit clearings. Breaking off the beaten path, the route veers into open forest and granite-strewn slopes, where a vigorous clamber leads upward through weathered boulders and windswept ridges. As we ascend, the landscape stretches wide, revealing panoramic vistas of the South Platte Range and the rugged expanse of the Lost Creek Wilderness, each turn more breathtaking than the last. At the summit of Little Scraggy Peak, we’ll feel like we’re standing on the edge of a forgotten frontier, with nothing but sky and stone all around. For those with energy to spare and a thirst for exploration, an optional off-trail traverse to North Little Scraggy Peak delivers a thrilling encore—an untamed ridgeline ramble marked by solitude, shifting light, and the quiet joy of navigating wild country on our own terms. We'll stop near/at Little Scraggy summit for lunch/snack. Our pace will be consistent with completing this hike in a reasonable amount of time. Overall, ~6 miles and 1900 ft elevation gain. (Little Scraggy + - CalTopo)
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Carpool Place & Time: Meet at the US 285 & Twin Forks PnR at 7:00AM, for a 7:15AM departure (Us 285 & Mountain View PNR - Google Maps)
We'll carpool to a Parking Area SE off of CR 126 ( 39°18'13.1"N 105°15'49.7"W - Google Maps)
Required Equipment
Ten essentials are required. Trekking poles are recommended.