This 14,000 foot peak is located near Salida, Colorado and is accessed by heading toward Monarch Pass. The Angel of Shavano trail takes 4.5 miles to ascend 5,000 feet past a snow field that looks like a great angel from the valley below. Yes, I said 5,000 feet in 4.5 miles. Not exactly a trail full of switchbacks. We added 2 miles along the Colorado trail to make it a 13 mile day and did the round trip in about 6 hours. There was a creek near the base and was a good respite as we used Brendan's water filtration system to drink from the stream. Here are some photos.
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About Me
- Dan Maas
- Littleton, Colorado, United States
- Vigilante (Alumni of Adams State College Cross Country). 7-time NAIA National Champion. Sub-Four Minute Miler
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That was a very steep and cobbled trail, yet almost before one knew it, we were above treeline and looking down on the clouds! thanks for a great weekend, Dan'l.
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