South Ridge
North Eolus · 14,039' · Rank #47
Class 3 Standard Route
17.8
miles RT
6,000
ft gain
Class 3
difficulty
10-14
hours
Trail Map
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Route Details
- Distance
- 17.8 miles RT
- Elevation Gain
- 6,000'
- Difficulty
- Class 3
- Exposure
- Moderate
- Typical Time
- 10-14 hours
Trailhead
- Name
- Needleton (Durango & Silverton train)
- Starting Elevation
- 8,212'
- Coordinates
- 37.6350°N, 107.6917°W
Parking & Access
- Parking
- Paid Lot 100+ spots
- Fee
- $142/day
Train ticket includes 4-day parking at Durango station. Split between group members.
Restroom No Service
Same as Mt. Eolus - TRAIN REQUIRED. Durango & Silverton Railroad. 6-mile hike to Chicago Basin. Weminuche Wilderness.
Route Description
Usually climbed in combination with Mt. Eolus. From Eolus summit, traverse north along the ridge to North Eolus. Class 3 terrain with some exposure. The Chicago Basin approach via train is required.
Gear & Preparation
Same logistics as Eolus - train access, backpacking to Chicago Basin. The traverse adds minimal time if already on Eolus.