RMNP CDT Loop (CO)

Submitted by pbakwin on Sun, 12/31/2017 - 11:00pm
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Lawton Grinter posted the route:

Ptarmigan Peak (CO)

Submitted by pbakwin on Sun, 12/31/2017 - 10:53pm
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summitpost.org:

Ptarmigan Peak

Elevation: 12, 498 ft

Roundtrip Length: 12.0 miles

Start Elevation: 9.155 ft

Elevation Gain: 3300 ft

Ptarmigan Peak (12,498') straddles the border between Summit and Grand Counties, offering 360 degree views of every mountain range located within the Dillon Ranger District. The summits positioned within the Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness adjacent to its sister area, the Eagles Nest Wilderness but just 1/6 its size.