Huron Peak 14er Hike - Trail Guide & Trip Report (Sawatch Range, CO)
“Remote, scenic, and surprisingly mellow, Huron Peak offers one of the most rewarding hikes in the Sawatch Range. With golden aspens, broad alpine meadows, and a snowy summit panorama, this 14er feels like pure wilderness from start to finish.”
Trail Diary
9:20 AM — Lake Ann 4WD Trailhead
Thanks to the Jeep, we made it all the way to the Lake Ann Trailhead at the end of a long, rough 4WD road. The drive was rugged but manageable, with snow-dusted peaks and golden aspens along the way.
9:30 AM — Start of hike
The trail began gently, winding through evergreen forest freshened with a light coating of snow from the night before. Fall colors glowed in the valleys below.
10:20 AM — Forest thinning
The trees began to open, revealing wide mountain views and the first real sense of Huron’s remoteness.
10:41 AM — Above treeline
Reached the first open view of the summit. From here, the trail leveled out across a broad alpine meadow. Despite patches of slick ground, it was mellow and easy to follow. The sense of solitude was complete: only peaks, sky, and silence.
11:25 AM — End of meadow
The climb steepened gradually, transitioning to a class 1/2 finish. Snow deepened, so we strapped on microspikes for traction.
12:36 PM — Saddle below summit
At a high notch, fresh snow revealed neighboring 14ers rising all around. From here, it was only a short push to the top.
1:00 PM — Summit of Huron Peak (14,003 ft)
A stunning 360° panorama of the Sawatch Wilderness, with neighboring peaks freshly capped in snow. The feeling of remoteness was unmatched.
2:45 PM — Back at trailhead
After an easy descent down the gentle trail, we reached the Jeep and wrapped up a perfect autumn snow hike.
Hike Summary
Name: Huron Peak
Location: Sawatch Range, Colorado
Route: Lake Ann Trailhead standard route
Distance: 7.22 miles round-trip
Elevation Gain: 3,369 feet
Total Time: 5 hrs 25 min (9:20 AM – 2:45 PM)
Class: 1/2 (well-maintained lower trail, moderate finish, snow added difficulty)
Trailhead Access: 4WD road, medium/easy difficulty
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🚙 Remote Access — Deep in the Sawatch Wilderness, far from paved roads
🌲 Snow-Dusted Forest — Fresh snowfall coating evergreens in early fall
🍂 Aspen Color — Bright yellow stands glowing across the valleys
🌄 Expansive Meadows — Broad alpine flats with endless mountain views
❄️ Snowy Summit Push — Microspikes needed on the final climb
🏔️ Panoramic Views — 360° wilderness horizon, no towns or roads in sight
🌌 Sense of Solitude — One of the most remote-feeling 14ers
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