Mount Antero via Little Browns Creek

The route begins and ends at the Browns Creek trailhead and reaches the summit of Mount Antero for a round trip of about 12 miles. From the trailhead, follow the Browns Creek Trail west for 1.4 miles to a junction, then turn right onto the Colorado Trail for 0.3 miles. At the next junction, turn sharply left onto the Little Browns Creek Trail and continue west, then southwest, dropping slightly to meet Little Browns Creek near 10,200 feet. Follow the trail upstream along the creek as it climbs steadily. Past 11,700 feet the terrain opens and the trail reaches tree line. Cross Little Browns Creek and climb a steeper slope into the upper drainage, keeping the creek to your right as the trail continues west. The route eventually joins the upper Baldwin Gulch jeep road, shared with 4WD and ATV traffic; follow it to 13,100 feet, turn left, and climb another 100 feet to a final junction at 13,200 feet. From here, the route passes through an old mining area — watch your step among scattered debris and be sure to stay on trail — before reaching Antero's south ridge. Leave the road and follow intermittent trail segments along the ridge crest's right side, staying close to the crest, to the summit. Follow the same route on the descent.