Type: Mountain
Trailhead: Saint Mary's Glacier Highest Point: 13,294 ft
Dog Friendly: No
Filed Under: Climbing, Hiking, Skiing
Trailhead: Saint Mary's Glacier Highest Point: 13,294 ft
Dog Friendly: No
Filed Under: Climbing, Hiking, Skiing
13,294 foot "James Peak," is named in honor of Dr. Edwin James, an early explorer, historian, and botanist who was a member of the famous Stephen H. Long expedition to Colorado in 1820. The area's elevation ranges from 9,200 to 13,294 feet, which includes upper montane, sub-alpine, and alpine ecosystems of the Rocky Mountains adjacent to the Continental Divide.
There are plenty of skiing and mountaineering options on James Peak.
One of the most popluar ski descents in the area is the moderate East Face. This route can easily be skied through the first of July in most years.
Directions
James Peaks can best be accessed from the Saint Mary's Glacier trailhead.
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