Near Stormy Peaks Trail
Heading south on Stormy Peaks Trail toward Stormy Peaks Pass.
Near Stormy Peaks Trail
Looking W/SW from Stormy Peaks Pass.
Near Stormy Peaks Trail
Comanche Peak from Stormy Peaks Pass.
Near Stormy Peaks Trail
The biggest intersection on the North Fork Trail.
Near Stormy Peaks Trail
Looking W/SW from Stormy Peaks Pass.

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Stormy Peaks Trail

4.0 (4 Ratings)
A rugged backcountry trail that rises up and over a nearly 12,000' mountain pass.
7.2
mi
Distance
1,604
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.16mi
Distance
1,604ft
Elevation Gain
2,672ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
11,696ft
High Point
9,037ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Stormy Peaks Trail runs through multiple different land management zones. Its northern trailhead is located in the Roosevelt National Forest. The trail follows a moraine for more than a mile and then begins rising to provide spectacular views of Pingree Park and the Mummy Range. The trail then crosses almost a mile of the Comanche Peak Wilderness as it climbs steeply to the northern border of Rocky Mountain National Park at Stormy Pass (11,660). On a clear day, views from Stormy Pass are absolutely stunning. The trail continues down the southeast side of Stormy Pass and connects with the backcountry systems of the park. A favorite route of hikers and backpackers involves being dropped at the Stormy Peaks trailhead, hiking through Rocky Mountain National Park over Stormy Peaks Pass, and exiting via the North Fork Trail (#929) to be picked up at the Dunraven Trailhead. Stormy Peaks trailhead accommodates approximately 7 vehicles.

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