Mt. Sniktau (13234’), Cupid (13117’), Grizzly D (13427’)

Mount Snikatu, Grizzly Peak D and Cupid Peak via Mount Sniktau Trail and Loveland Pass is a 9 mile trail with ~3100’ elevation gain located near Dillon that offers scenic views.

Distance: ~9 miles
Start Elevation: 11900’
End Elevation: 13427’
Skill Level: Strenuous
Difficulty: Class 2

This hike is for the fit and acclimated.

Route Info:
Some information on hiking along these routes can be found at the sites below. Please review the route before the trip.
https://www.14ers.com/13ers/peak.php?peakkey=3220
https://www.14ers.com/13ers/peak.php?peakkey=5040
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/colorado/sniktau-mountain-trail
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/colorado/grizzly-peak-and-cupid-peak-via-mount-sniktau-trail-and-loveland-pass

Carpool location: Skier’s lot (1682 S Foothills Hwy, Boulder, CO), Coordinates: 39°57'14.2"N 105°13'52.8"W
Trailhead location: Loveland Pass, Coordinates: 39°39'48.5"N 105°52'43.9"W

We'll meet at the Skier’s lot 6:00am and carpool to the Loveland Pass. We should arrive about 7:15am and will start hiking at 7:30am. We may stop for food after the hike.

If you have a reliable car, please be prepared to drive. Please remember to give your driver $5 for gas and car wash. It is always appreciated.

Make sure to bring water, snacks, warm layers, gloves and microspikes.

Bad weather (rain, high winds) postpones/cancels.

Disclaimer:
By attending this hike, you assume all responsibility for your own safety. Mountaineering in Colorado can be very dangerous. Altitude sickness, dehydration, and fast-building storms are the most common problems. Please be in shape and self-sufficient.