Colorado · Mountaineering

Jagged Mountain

Route to the summit of Jagged Mountain (13,822 ft) from Kite Lake / Hunchback Pass Trailhead.

23.8 mi
round trip: 7,873 ft
climb: 13,822 ft
summit: Out and back
route

Is Jagged Mountain open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Rio Grande National Forest.

As of Oct 24, 12:30 pm MDT · Source: USFS · Rio Grande National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Jagged Mountain rises to 13,822 ft in Colorado. This route starts at Kite Lake / Hunchback Pass Trailhead and covers 23.8 miles round trip with about 7,873 ft of climbing. The mapped trail ends 0.6 miles and about 1,925 ft short of the summit; the final stretch is off-trail with no mapped path and needs route-finding.

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Route details

Distance: 23.8 mi round trip
Climbing: About 7,873 ft
Starts at: Kite Lake / Hunchback Pass Trailhead
Summit: 13,815 ft
Difficulty: Expert

Questions about this route

How long is the Jagged Mountain on Jagged Mountain?

About 23.8 mi round trip from Kite Lake / Hunchback Pass Trailhead.

How much elevation gain is on the Jagged Mountain?

About 7,873 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Jagged Mountain?

It is rated expert.

Where does the Jagged Mountain start?

Kite Lake / Hunchback Pass Trailhead.

Conditions and forecast on Jagged Mountain

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.