East Slopes
Mt. Shavano · 14,229' · Rank #18
Class 2 Standard Route
9.5
miles RT
4,500
ft gain
Class 2
difficulty
6-9
hours
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Route Details
- Distance
- 9.5 miles RT
- Elevation Gain
- 4,500'
- Difficulty
- Class 2
- Exposure
- Low
- Typical Time
- 6-9 hours
Trailhead
- Name
- Blank Gulch Trailhead
- Starting Elevation
- 9,750'
- Coordinates
- 38.6111°N, 106.1942°W
Parking & Access
- Parking
- Free Lot 20-50 spots
- Fee
- Free
- Best Arrival (Weekends)
- Before 5:00 AM on summer weekends
- If Lot is Full
- Overflow parking 0.1 mile beyond main lot
Restroom Weak
About 25 vehicles in main lot. Severely rutted section requires high clearance despite 2WD rating.
Route Description
The route climbs through forest before reaching the east slopes. Moderate Class 2 terrain leads to the long summit ridge. Many hikers continue to Tabeguache Peak via the connecting ridge for a two-summit day.
Gear & Preparation
The Shavano-Tabeguache traverse adds 2 miles and 1000+ feet of additional gain. Start early for the combo climb. Trail can be faint in sections - follow cairns above treeline.