Chief Mountain near Squaw Pass
Climb to the open and rocky summit of Chief Mountain with fabulous views.
Access Chief Mountain (11699') from a hard-to-see trailhead immediately off the south side of CO-103 (Squaw Pass Road). Park along the north side of the road, west of the Echo Mountain ski area driveway.
People often combine Chief with Papoose Mountain (11178’) and Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain
(11431’) (formerly Squaw Mtn). Mestaa’ėhehe has a separate car entry on CO-103, east of Chief’s TH, with parking and TH. See its CMC Route & Place.
- Suitable Activities: Snowshoeing, Hiking
- Snowshoeing Category: Intermediate
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- View avalanche forecast.
- Length: 3.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,130 ft
- 11,709 ft
- Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
- Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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