Horseshoe Mountain
Horseshoe Mountain 13918'. Part of a cluster of Mosquito Range high peaks between Alma and Leadville, featuring a distinctive glacial cirque.
Considered one of the easier Colorado Centennials, and often explored in connection with other nearby mountains and features. Review an excellent visual route guide up to the summit here.
There are alternate title combinations below. The stats here reflect a straight Class 1 summit hike up the east slope from the Fourmile TH off Co Rd 18, (Fourmile Creek Rd). The road may be closed or limited in winter.
Boudoir Couloir Climb - 6 miles - 2350 ft elevation gain
Horseshoe and Peerless Mountain - 6 miles - 2000 ft elevation gain
- Suitable Activities: Climbing, Hiking, Mountaineering, Ski Mountaineering
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Avalanche Terrain Rating Complex View avalanche forecast.
- Difficulty: Moderate
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Land Manager:
U.S. Forest Service
South Park Ranger District (PSINF)
- Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 15
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 15
- 14ers.com
- summitpost
- AllTrails
- COTREX
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- Horseshoe Mountain - Boudoir Couloir Climb
- Horseshoe Mountain - Horseshoe and Peerless Mountain
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