Northwest Ridge
Missouri Mountain · 14,067' · Rank #38
Class 2 Standard Route
10.5
miles RT
4,500
ft gain
Class 2
difficulty
6-9
hours
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Route Details
- Distance
- 10.5 miles RT
- Elevation Gain
- 4,500'
- Difficulty
- Class 2
- Exposure
- Moderate
- Typical Time
- 6-9 hours
Trailhead
- Name
- Missouri Gulch Trailhead
- Starting Elevation
- 9,650'
- Coordinates
- 38.9606°N, 106.3608°W
Parking & Access
- Parking
- Free Lot 100+ spots
- Fee
- Free
- Best Arrival (Weekends)
- Before 5:30 AM on summer weekends
Restroom Weak
Same as Mt. Belford - Missouri Gulch TH. 7.5 miles on Chaffee County 390 from US 24. Congested on summer weekends.
Route Description
Climbs from Missouri Gulch via the northwest ridge. The upper section involves loose Class 2 scrambling with moderate exposure. Often combined with Belford and Oxford for an ambitious three-peak day.
Gear & Preparation
Loose rock on the northwest ridge requires careful movement. Helmet recommended. The three-peak day (Belford, Oxford, Missouri) is demanding but achievable for strong hikers.