Near Pawnee Peak Route
Views atop Pawnee Pass, looking towards Lake Granby.
Near Pawnee Peak Route
From the trail that heads up Pawnee Peak, looking at Pawnee Pass and Shoshoni Peak.
Near Pawnee Peak Route
The fast and steep descent down to Pawnee Lake

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Pawnee Peak Route

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A short and relatively easy route to the top of Pawnee Peak.
0.4
mi
Distance
427
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.4mi
Distance
427ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
12,953ft
High Point
12,526ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From slightly northwest of the Pawnee Pass sign, you'll see a faint game/user trail. Follow it when you can as it heads up a short and steep section before leveling out toward the top of the peak. This is a great vantage point, especially toward Mt Toll and Mount Audubon to the north with Blue Lake below.

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Contributors
Zander Gopfert