Description
Grays Peak (4,352 m) is the highest point on the Continental Divide in the United States and one of the most popular Colorado fourteeners. The straightforward trail from Grays Peak Trailhead involves no technical terrain. Hikers commonly bag both Grays and its neighbour Torreys Peak (4,351 m) in a single day — one of the classic Colorado double-summit hikes, doable even for fit beginners.
Important Information
No permit required. Trailhead at 3,536 m — one of the highest trailheads in the US (short approach). Round trip ~13 km. Start very early — thunderstorms build fast after noon. Combine with Torreys Peak next door. Standard gear: hiking boots, poles, layers, rain jacket. High altitude acclimatisation recommended.