Hiking – Peak 9 (Breckenridge) - Peak 9 summit

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Hiking – Peak 9 (Breckenridge) - Peak 9 summit

Peak 9 summit via the Wheeler Trail from Copper Mtn

  • Fri, Aug 16, 2024
  • Bobcats Section
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Difficult
  • Difficult
  • Mileage: 9.7 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,700 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 13,195 ft
  • Pace: Moderate (1.8 - 2.0 avg moving speed)

Meet at Wooly Mammoth BB before 6:30am so we can form carpools and leave no later than 6:30am.  Here is a Google Maps link to the meeting place: https://maps.app.goo.gl/doP4uivoy9AQeVcn9

The trailhead is at the Far East Lot across CO 91 from Copper Mountain.  Here is a Google Maps link to the trailhead.  https://maps.app.goo.gl/i3ny76hsdbLXj2LX7

Hike to Peak 9 summit via the Wheeler Trail from Copper Mtn

From the Far East Lot, we will follow the Wheeler Trail south as it makes it way up to a saddle between Peak 8 and Peak 9.  Once above timberline, this hike will be a tundra walk to the north ridge of Peak 9, followed by a ridge walk with some scrambling to the Peak 9 summit at 13,195 ft.

Route/Place

Peak 9 (Breckenridge)


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Sturdy footwear, hiking sticks (if you use them), and the rest of the 10 essentials.

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