Parkview Mountain–Parkview Pass, 4 summits
9.4 mi · ▲ 2,777 ft · 4 hr 31 min
Parkview Mountain–Parkview Pass, 4 summits is a 9.4-mile out-and-back in Arapaho National Forest near Old Homestead, CO. The route passes Willow Creek Pass and Parkview Pass before reaching Parkview Mountain at the turnaround, 4.7 miles in. It climbs 2,777 ft, with sections as steep as 24% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 46/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Parkview Mountain–Parkview Pass, 4 summits
9.4 mi · ▲ 2,777 ft · 4 hr 31 min
Elevation 9,608–12,299 ft
Out & Back · Arapaho National Forest
Trailhead: Ruby Mountain Trail · 40.34968, -106.09009
Weather Sep 4: sunrise 6:36 AM · sunset 7:33 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
- 50 ftPass Willow Creek Pass.
- 2 miPass Parkview Pass.
- 50 ftContinue straight onto Top Of The World Trail, heading W.
- 2.7 miReach Parkview Mountain, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 4.7 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 3.6 mi in (~147 min). Leave by 4:46 PM for the 7:33 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Ruby Mountain Trail Trailhead
- Parkview Pass & Willow Creek Pass 4 mi · ▲ 931 ft
- Ruby Mountain Trail–Willow Pass Trail, 3 sights 5.8 mi · ▲ 1,326 ft
- Parkview Pass–Parkview Mountain Mine Road, 4 sights 9.8 mi · ▲ 2,015 ft
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