Near Wild Horse Peak
Two hikers returning from Wild Horse Peak
Near Wild Horse Peak
View north towards Vail Lake from Wild Horse Peak

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Hike Trail

Wild Horse Peak

3.0 (1 Rating)
View is worth the diversion
0.4
mi
Distance
510
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
"If you travel cross country, stay to the rocky or timbered areas and avoid moist meadows or other places where your footprints could create a new trail." per the USDA.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.42mi
Distance
510ft
Elevation Gain
13ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
3,271ft
High Point
2,774ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The route to Wild Horse Peak is short but tricky. The trail begins with a steep ascent through sand. After the sand, the trail is marked with cairns but the stretch just past the sand crosses a few patches of small round rocks that are like hiking on ball bearings. After most of the vertical is achieved by the halfway point, it is easy going along a ridge to Wild Horse Peak (3258 ft).

Route Conditions

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