Handies Peak
Handies Peak (14,058') has 3 routes you can take up, southwest slopes (standard, class 1) East slopes (class 2), and the West slopes (snow climb in spring, class 2)
Handies Peak is found just past Lack City with 2 other 14ers, Sunshine and Redcloud peak, all 3 can be done in a weekend trip. This is roughly a 5-6hr drive from Denver on a good traffic day.
- Suitable Activities: Hiking, Mountaineering, Snowshoeing
- Climbing Category: Basic Alpine Climb
- Snowshoeing Category: Basic
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Diff B
- Length: 5.75 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
- 14,058 ft
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Land Manager:
Bureau of Land Management
Gunnison Field Office
- Parking Permit Required: BLM Permits & Passes
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
- https://www.14ers.com/routelist.php?peakid=10040
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- Handies Peak - Southwest Slopes
- Handies Peak - East Slopes
- Handies Peak - West Slopes
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