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Galena Peak Climbing

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Elevation:	12,445 ft	3,793 m
GPS:	38.30884, -105.86892 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

Galena Peak lies in the northern section of the Sangre De Cristo Range and is the last significant peak northwest of Hayden Pass on the spine of the range. At 12,461 feet, Galena is a relatively small peak compared to its larger neighbors, but its north face contains one of the most interesting and long couloirs in this section of the range.

Getting There

From the city of Salida, travel east on US Highway 50 21 miles to the town of Coaldale. Turn right (south) on Fremont County Road 6 (Hayden Pass Road), and travel 4.75 miles to the junction of Fremont County Road 6B. Turn right, and travel 0.25 miles to the Hayden Creek Campground. Park here to begin your approach to Galena's north face.