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Arapaho Peaks

Colorado > Alpine Rock > Indian Peaks

Description

The Arapahoe Peaks, located west of Boulder in the heart of the Indian Peaks wilderness are host to a few ridges and couloirs of note. Great views and easy access override the annoyance of the Boulder watershed prohibition area to the east of the mountains.

Getting There

Drive up Boulder Canyon (CO 119) to Nederland and follow signs to Eldora (the town, not the ski area). Drive through the town and up the dirt road, bearing right to the [Fourth] of July trailhead. Use the appropriate trail to approach your climb. Roach's book is a good reference.

Routes from Left to Right

3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a
 5
● Skinny 'bou
Trad, Alpine
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b
 58
● South Ridge (a.k.a. Arapaho Trav…
Trad, Alpine
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Skinny 'bou
 5
3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a Trad, Alpine
● South Ridge (a.k.a. Arapaho…
 58
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Trad, Alpine

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Along the trail...6/24/06
[Hide Photo] Along the trail...6/24/06
The traverse from South Arapahoe to North Arapahoe Peak. There is a cairned and painted route, but I recommend staying as close as possible to the edge and scoping it out as you go. That way you get maximal exposure and none of the moves are that hard even in hiking boots.
[Hide Photo] The traverse from South Arapahoe to North Arapahoe Peak. There is a cairned and painted route, but I recommend staying as close as possible to the edge and scoping it out as you go. That way you g…
South Arapahoe Peak.
[Hide Photo] South Arapahoe Peak.
North Arapahoe Pk in early July 2011.
[Hide Photo] North Arapahoe Pk in early July 2011.
South Arapaho, winter, viewed from the south-southeast. Skywalker Coluoir visible below summit. Recent snow makes coverage look more generous than it typically is in midwinter.
[Hide Photo] South Arapaho, winter, viewed from the south-southeast. Skywalker Coluoir visible below summit. Recent snow makes coverage look more generous than it typically is in midwinter.
Arapaho Glacier.
[Hide Photo] Arapaho Glacier.
North face of North Arapahoe from Navajo Peak.
[Hide Photo] North face of North Arapahoe from Navajo Peak.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Jeremy Monahan
Fort Collins, CO
[Hide Comment] Anyone been up any of the couloirs on Arapahoe this year?? If so, what are the conditions like? Thanks. May 6, 2006
JVonD
Longmont, CO
[Hide Comment] Amazing scenes from South and North Arapahoe Peaks in the beautiful Colorado Front Range out side of Boulder.
youtube.com/watch?v=I3XxQvZ… Mar 2, 2010