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Mount Neva

Mount Neva (12,814') is located in the Indian Peaks Wilderness and accessed from the Fourth of July Trailhead.

Please view this document with everything you need to know about Indian Peaks Wilderness

For detailed route description: CMC Press Guidebook: Colorado Scrambles 

Mount Neva - North Ridge: 9 miles, 3,400 feet of elevation gain, Class 3/4 scramble

Approach via established trail, ridge scramble to peak, exit via gully. 

0.0: Start at the Buckingham Campground/Fourth of July Trailhead.  Ascend up the Arapaho Pass Trail through forest.

1.27: Junction: Continue NE (stay Right) ascending on Arapahoe Pass Trail, forest thins as you ascend above tree line.

2.11: Junction: Reach Boss Mine. Continue NW (stay Left) on Arapaho Pass Trail.  Trail to the Right is Arapaho Glacier Trail which leads to South Arapaho Peak.  This is a good spot to scout your exit route.

3.25: Junction: Reach Arapaho Pass. Go West (Left) on Caribou Pass Trail.  Continue ascending about .25 miles, see the start of Neva's North Ridge to your left.  Pick a place to gear up for your scramble.

3.5: Ascend to Ridge, scramble to peak.

4.5: Summit Mount Neva, exit down boulder/talus field SW along connecting ridge.

4.8: Reach gully.  Depending upon time of year you will descend via snow/dirt to a bench between two unnamed alpine lakes. 

5.1: Reach bench between unnamed lakes; the trail is faint here (boulder/talus.)  The goal is to head back towards ascent trails, re-joining at Boss Mine.  Avoid cliff bands, willows, and marshes ... don't drop all the way into the drainage (willows/marsh/wet.)  Scouting on your approach at the Boss Mine will help your exit route finding.

6.8: Re-join Arapaho Pass Trail, descend to Buckingham Campground/Fourth of July Trailhead.

9.0: Back at Trail head parking area.

  • 12,814 ft
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, Boulder Ranger District (ARNF)
  • Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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  • Mount Neva - North Ridge
  • Mount Neva Loop via Fourth of July TH
  • Mount Neva - Juliet Couloir
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