The route upCrystal Peak · 13,855 ft
Colorado · Hiking

Trail near Peak 8

6.29-mile out-and-back hike near Peak 8 in Colorado with 2,421 ft gain

6.3 mi
round trip
2,421 ft
climb
13,852 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Trail near Peak 8 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name Trail near Peak 8, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Trail near Peak 8 is a 12.6-mile out-and-back hike in Colorado with 2,421 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows an out-and-back route type.

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Route details

Distance
6.3 mi round trip
Climbing
About 2,421 ft
Summit
13,855 ft
Difficulty
Expert

Questions about this route

How long is the Trail near Peak 8 on Crystal Peak?

About 6.3 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Trail near Peak 8?

About 2,421 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Trail near Peak 8?

It is rated expert.

Conditions and forecast on Crystal Peak

Caution at last checkAgency alerts are in effect for this areaUSFS · checked 19 h ago

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Lostfork Basecamp

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Arrowhead Point Campground and Cabins

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