Torreys & Grays from Loveland Pass Hike Pictures

Torreys & Grays From Loveland Pass Hike Guide

August 7, 2023 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 0 Comment

Torreys & Grays from Loveland Pass is an alternative version of summiting these two extremely popular Front Range 14ers. Unlike the standard version, this hike is accessible year round and by any vehicle but is much more difficult than the Eastern approach. On the way to Torreys Peak, hikers will first have to summit Cupid Peak and then Grizzly Peak D before losing a bunch of elevation and then reclimbing the western slope of Torreys Peak. In my opinion, this version of Torreys Peak & Grays Peak is by far the most difficult.

Torreys & Grays From Loveland Pass Quick Facts

Virtual Trail Guide: Torreys & Grays From Loveland Pass

Torreys & Grays From Loveland Pass Rating: ★★★★ (4/5 Stars)

Distance: 10.7 Miles RT

Elevation Start: 11,992ft

High Point: 14,267ft (Torreys Peak), 14,275ft (Grays Peak)

Total Elevation Gain: 6,500ft

Estimated Time to Complete: 6-8 Hours RT

Difficulty: Difficult What does this mean?

Class: Class 2 – What does this mean?

Season: June – October (You could do this year round, but expect snow & a MUCH longer day)

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Directions to Torreys & Grays From Loveland Pass

Trailhead: Loveland Pass

Getting Here: From I70: Take exit 216 to exit I70 and follow signs for Loveland Pass. Continue about 4 miles to reach the summit and the handful of parking areas.

From Dillon/Silverthorn: From downtown Dillon or Silverthorne, navigate towards Loveland Pass on US Rt 6. Continue past Keystone Resort and Arapahoe Basin Ski Area to reach the top of the pass.

Parking: The best spot to park would be on the top of Loveland Pass.There is parking for 10-20 cars on the top of the pass with additional parking pull offs on the south side. Note, that these lots will almost always fill quickly on summer and early fall weekends so get there earlier or later in the day to snag a spot. Parking at Loveland Pass is not allowed overnight.

Fee: None

Summary

Dogs: This hike is dog friendly but a long day for your pup so just make sure they are up for this sort of elevation gain.

Camping: Camping options here are not great at all,but you could try to snag a spot to the west of Arapahoe Basin off Rt 6. This is dispersed camping and may not be legal in all areas. There are some pull offs along Rt 6 you could try to sleep in your car at, but I wouldn’t love this option either for me personally. You are not able to leave a car on the top of Loveland pass overnight.

Hike Xfactor(s): When hiking Torreys & Grays from Loveland pass, the biggest X factor on this version of hiking these two 14ers is the elevation gain. Not only do you have to climb several mountains in order to reach the summit of Torreys Peak and then Grays Peak, you then have to do it again on the way back to the car. With over 6,500ft of elevation gain possible, hiking these two 14ers from Loveland Pass is without a doubt the most difficult version of summiting these summits in my opinion.

Hike Tip(s): Be sure to have A+ weather on the day you choose to tackle this hike. From the second you leave your car, this hike is entirely exposed to wind, storms and sun the entire time. Speaking of weather, expect high winds when hiking this version of Torreys & Grays Peak as I have almost always found the forecasted winds to be lower than what is there in reality.

Best Views: Since this hike starts above treeline and is above it the entire time, views are very good for the duration of this trail. My personal favorite was looking back to the Loveland to Abasin traverse with the beautiful high alpine lake underneath it.