Red Peak

Red Peak via Buffalo Mountain Trailhead: 11.5 miles, 4,250 feet of elevation gain

Begin this hike at the Buffalo Mountain Trailhead off Ryan Gulch Rd. near Silverthorne. Stay on the Buffalo Cabin trail which will to South Willow Creek and the Gore Range trail.  As you approach the Gore Range trail a few small stream crossings need to be navigated. The trail can be a little difficult to follow in this area. Hike west on the Gore Range trail until you see Red Buffalo Pass, leave the trail and hike west to the pass before hiking north along the ridge line to the summit of Red Peak. When the ridge line is not a good option the west side of the ridge goes. 

For the return trip to the trailhead, reverse your up route. (resist the desire to drop into the south east gully from the peak - unless boulder hopping is your thing).

Red Peak via Meadow Creek Trailhead: 12 miles, 3,800 feet of elevation gain

Red Peak is a very large mountain. Separated by three major drainages, (South Willow Creek, Gore Creek, North Willow Creek) Red Peak's summit commands breathtaking views of nearby East Thorn, Willow Peak, Snow Peak, Hail Peak and the Zodiac Spires. Red Peak has two distinct summits. The west summit is the true summit and can be attained by a steep class 2+ hike up the south ridge.