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4.4 miles
Distance
4,207 ft
Climb
04:19:37
Avg time
4,207 ft
Altitude change
9,948 ft
Altitude min
14,154 ft
Altitude max
9,948 ft
Altitude start
14,154 ft
Altitude end
18.1%
Grade
2.2%
Grade max
73.8%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
04:19:37
Avg time

Mount Yale Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
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    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Collegiate Peaks Wilderness
    Leadville, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #1447
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #11361 in Hiking [+]
    • #56067 in Trail Running
    • #14417 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Mount Yale is a 4 mile black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Leadville Colorado. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. On average it takes 4 hours19 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 16, 2024 @ 1:02pm
Jul 16, 2024
Jun 6, 2024 @ 7:33pm
Jun 6, 2024
 with a steady brisk hike , you can hike this trail up to the top in 2 and 1/2 hrs too 3 hrs. and so 5 1/2 too 6 hrs round trip . slow hikers may...
Jun 6, 2024 @ 7:33pm
Jun 6, 2024
Aug 14, 2020 @ 9:25am
Aug 14, 2020
 This trail is 5 miles in length, not 4.4 miles as reported. The last mile is extremely difficult. Steep, rocky and slippery. Allow 10+ hours to...
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        Directions to mount-yale trailhead (38.815000, -106.334390)
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        Mount Yale via Denny Creek Trail
        15 miles • 7,609 ft • 1 •

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        j-gee j-gee
        Denny Creek Trail. Excellent trail run/hike. Some snow this time of year (June 11) but very doable still.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Mount Yale located?
        Mount Yale is located in Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, Leadville, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.815, -106.33439.
        ▼ How hard is Mount Yale?
        Mount Yale is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mount Yale?
        Mount Yale has 4,207 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 9,948 ft to 14,154 ft.
        ▼ Is Mount Yale a point to point trail?
        Mount Yale is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Mount Yale?
        Mount Yale is 4.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mount Yale?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Mount Yale. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Mount Yale? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mount Yale are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike Mount Yale?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 hours 7 minutes to hike Mount Yale. The trail is 4.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Mount Yale?
        Mount Yale is a very popular trail. There have been 284 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 450 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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