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Discover this 7.8-mile out-and-back trail near Breckenridge, Colorado. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
3 lip 2024 · Info: Summited Mount Guyot today; snow was variable, used snowshoes from the beginning of the trail after leaving the road, all the way up to about 300ft away from the summit. Switched to microspikes and had some bulletproof sections throughout the rocks.
Mount Guyot Overview. The summit of Mount Guyot resides directly on the Rocky Mountain Continental Divide only ¾ mile west of the historic Georgia Pass. Named after Arnold (Henri) Guyot (1807-1874) a famous geologist from Switzerland, Mount Guyot (pronounced gui-oat) is the centerpiece of the Front Range’s southwest region.
Plan your climb by researching the route description, map, and photos, checking conditions and the weather forecast, and reviewing some safety, Leave No Trace, and gear information. There are also recommendations for nearby camping and lodging options, National Forest regulations, and some information about the peak’s history, geology, and ...
Google Map. Trailhead. From Main Street in Breckenridge, turn east on Wellington which is just north of the Main St./Lincoln stop light. Follow Wellington through a residential area with tons of stop signs. Continue on Wellington to dirt and past mines.
Mount Guyot. Range › Front Range. Quadrangle › Boreas Pass. Summit Location › N 39° 27' 31.61", W 105° 56' 16.38" (Not Field Checked) Neighboring Peaks › Bald Mountain Whale Peak. Peak Summary. Mount Guyot from the summit of Georgia Pass is a quick Class 2 hike that can be done in just a few hours.
The trail head lies at the southwest corner of Loop B (see the trail PDF below). Follow the trail for 4.6 miles as it climbs steeply to Maddron Bald Trail. Turn left and continue 0.7 miles to the Appalachian Trail. Turn right at the junction and continue 1.9 miles up the slopes of Mount Guyot.
