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Summary: This trail is extremely easy to follow due to the amount of traffic it sees every year. The trail will lead you up into Steven's Gulch then up a series of switchbacks to the summit of Grays. Please do not cut switchbacks like many people have done, this is beginning to destroy the fragile alpine environment. From Grays a trail will lead you along the ridge to the saddle between Grays and Torreys and then directly up Torreys. When descending from Torreys follow the trail back to the saddle and look for a sign that will direct you to a cut off that will meet back up with the trail used to ascend Grays. From there just backtrack to get back to the trailhead. I did this climb at night so the pictures included lack color. The trail is easy enough to follow that we had no trouble in the dark (full moon though). Trailhead: Take exit 221 off of I-70 at Bakerville and head South. Follow the road signs for Steven's Gulch Trailhead. The trailhead is well labeled next to a very large foot bridge and is generally crowded. (Lat:39.66047 Lon:-105.78496) Trail Guides for Grays and Torreys: Colorados Fourteeners by Gerry Roach (Fulcrum Publishing) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Clear Creek Ranger Station 303-567-3000 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joshua Friesema, who has posted 97 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by SH on 9/7/2009 I'm sure this is a nice hike, but the road leading to the trailhead is very difficult, nearly impossible for a passenger vehicle and still not easy for high clearance vehicle. Had to hike the road and noticed people changing 2 flat tires on an SUV they got driving up, as well as a spot where someone with a passenger car hit a bump and got a big leak. Having to hike this road from the bottom adds about 5 miles onto the total hiking distance. Did not complete due to the extra distance of the road, but seemed nice. If hiking the road stay away from the broken down barn on the right - looks unstable, has signs to keep away and there was an animal hissing at me from inside - most likely raccoon. 
Reviewed by jch on 9/28/2004 trip at http://joshhikes.blogspot.com/ Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Colorado Hiking, Colorado Trails, Colorado Hikes, Clear Creek County Hiking, Clear Creek County Trails, Clear Creek County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
