Torreys Peak via Kelso Ridge > Grays Peak
Date: August 17, 2013 Climbing Party: Amanda Harnden For those of you who are curious about a Sawtooth Ridge / Kelso Ridge tale of the tape, you are in luck! I will try to compare both routes in this post, and let you go from there. Torreys > Grays via Kelso R/T Mileage: ~7.5 miles Total Elevation Gain: 3,740 Bierstadt > Spaulding via Sawtooth R/T Mileage: ~8 miles Estimated Total Elevation Gain: 3,262' Trailheads/Access Both trailheads are easily accessed off I-70. The Grays Peak trailhead is found at the top of a dirt road. If you are late to the show, you will end up parking quite a ways down this dirt road which will add significant distance and elevation to your hike. It pays to wake up early and get a coveted spot at the top. Also, turning around on this dirt road looks like it could be challenging at the end of the day! Advantage: Sawtooth The Approach The 1.75 mile approach to the Kelso Ridge trail th...