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Summary: The trail starts out as an old road and meanders through the woods a bit. Soon though it heads over to the ridge of Quandary Peak and follows this ridge all the way to the summit. This trail is heavily traveled and is easy to follow. Please resist the urge to build the cairns any larger than they are. There is a small set of switchbacks just above treeline then the trail levels out again. Just before the summit there is a steep section that has a bit of loose rock on it, but its not bad and I believe CFI is working on it. The summit is not very large and on a busy day can be crowded. If you look around up there you will find a memorial to a woman killed by lightning while on Quandary. Keep this in mind when you contemplate any weather moving into the area. Trailhead: 7 miles south of Breckenridge on CO 9 is the turn off for Blue Lakes Road. Turn right onto this road, the take the first right onto McCullough Gulch Road. Take this road for a little over a mile and watch for the labeled trailhead on the left side of the road. Parking is limited so you may wind up walking part of the road to get to the trailhead. (Lat:39.39512 Lon:-106.06022) Trail Guides for Quandary Peak: Colorados Fourteeners by Gerry Roach (Fulcrum Publishing) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses, Ranger Contact: Dillon Ranger District 970.468.5400 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 Brian on 11/21/2006 First 14er for me (East coast). Only a week at elevation, so I got dizzy occasionally. Nice scenic hike. First week of June was nice at trailhead, but much cooler and windy on most of upper sections which are quite exposed. Pack wind gear. 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, Summit County Hiking, Summit County Trails, Summit County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
