-Mapped by Caitlin May
TO TRAILHEAD: From Buena Vista, head W on CR 306/Main St. for 12 mi. to signed trailhead parking on N side of road.
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Mount Yale
| Dist: 4.18 mi |
Points: 403 |
Calories: none |
| Time: none |
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Mount Yale via Denny Creek Trailhead
YAL001
Location: 38.814999°, -106.334618°
From Denny Creek trailhead, begin hiking N on signed trail. Pass trail register and sign-in
YAL002
Location: 38.825966°, -106.338715°
Veer R and cross Denny Creek over sturdy log. Campsite off trail to E
YAL003
Location: 38.829498°, -106.342232°
Turn R @ signed Y toward Mt. Yale. Go L for more campsites and water
YAL004
Location: 38.833984°, -106.336349°
Proceed NE beneath healthy Aspen canopy
YAL005
Location: 38.837250°, -106.334366°
Cross creek over simple log bridge tucked into cool stand of pines
YAL006
Location: 38.837116°, -106.329132°
Hit open, sunny ridge walk with great S views, relishing brief, flat trail. Scan the grassy landscape for mule deer, elk or mountain goats
YAL007
Location: 38.837433°, -106.325729°
Reach a patch of steep, sandy terrain. Shake legs out one last time before tackling Yale's wall-like S side
YAL008
Location: 38.845051°, -106.319130°
Reach dusty scree field where trail zig-zags endlessly to W ridge of Yale
YAL009
Location: 38.846931°, -106.315765°
Finish switchbacks! Walk to the N side of level vista to see Buena Vista to the E. Ample boulders provide cover for a quick snack or pack stowage before summiting. Turn SE and follow scant trail toward hidden summit
YAL010
Location: 38.844234°, -106.313850°
Stay R of jagged ridge and scramble around problematic refrigerator-size boulders before reaching summit (14,196 ft.). A rewarding view of the stately collegiate peaks owns the panoramic focus. Retrace steps to trailhead
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