Northwest Ridge
La Plata Peak · 14,343' · Rank #5
Class 2 Standard Route
9
miles RT
4,500
ft gain
Class 2
difficulty
6-9
hours
Trail Map
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Route Details
- Distance
- 9 miles RT
- Elevation Gain
- 4,500'
- Difficulty
- Class 2
- Exposure
- Low
- Typical Time
- 6-9 hours
Trailhead
- Name
- La Plata Gulch Trailhead
- Starting Elevation
- 10,150'
- Coordinates
- 39.0269°N, 106.5136°W
Parking & Access
- Parking
- Free Lot 50-100 spots
- Fee
- Free
Weak
Marked trailhead on CO 82, 14.6 miles west of Leadville. Easy highway access. Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
Route Description
The route climbs through La Plata Gulch before ascending the northwest ridge to the summit. Well-defined trail through forest gives way to alpine tundra and moderate Class 2 terrain near the top. The summit views are excellent.
Gear & Preparation
Steep sections near the summit require careful footing. The road to the trailhead crosses private property - stay on the road.