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Front Range Range · Colorado 13er · No. 296 of the 13ers

Ridge from Mount Warren

Rogers Peak, 13,361'

DifficultyClass 2
Round trip3.4 mi
Elevation gain840'
TrailheadSummit Lake (Mt. Blue Sky Road)
Trailhead elevation12,830'

Conditions on the summit

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Colorado 13er · Ridge from Mount Warren

Overview

Rogers Peak is the next summit east of Mount Warren on the ridge above Summit Lake. From Warren you follow the broad ridge east-northeast, drop to a saddle near 12,950 feet, and climb boulders to a summit that is just a jumble of rocks. Watch for mountain goats.

It is Class 2 on tundra and granite boulders, easy to go around.

The round trip back over Warren is about 3.4 miles with 840 feet of gain. To save the walk back, some people arrange a car shuttle and drop from Rogers to the road below.

Plan of the day

Start by

Whatever time your road reservation allows.

Turnaround

Be on Rogers by noon.

Crux

Nothing hard; boulders near the top.

Route-finding

Easy. Follow the broad ridge east-northeast from Warren.

Water

None. Bring what you need.

Getting to the trailhead

Trailhead

Summit Lake (Mt. Blue Sky Road)

Find it on a map

From I-70, get off at Idaho Springs (exit 240) and follow Colorado 103 south about 13.5 miles up to Echo Lake. The Mt. Blue Sky road (Colorado 5) starts here. It is open only in summer and you need a timed reservation to drive it; check the Forest Service website before you go.

Summit Lake's signed lot is roughly 9 miles up that road.

Where to sleep

Base towns and camping for this climb

Georgetown & Idaho Springs About 8 mi away as the crow flies · 4 campgrounds listed · free camping: Stevens Gulch Road (Grays & Torreys) Lodging & camping → Breckenridge & Blue River About 24 mi away as the crow flies · 2 campgrounds listed · free camping: McCullough Gulch designated sites Lodging & camping →

Coming from out of state? See Lodging & Camping for how free camping works, what is closed this year and where to stay.

Before you go

Check these the week of your climb.

Official forecast

The National Weather Service forecast for the summit area, hour by hour. Look for thunderstorm chances and wind above treeline.

NWS point forecast →

Directions to the trailhead

Summit Lake (Mt. Blue Sky Road). Road conditions near the trailhead change after storms. Check your clearance and have a backup plan for a lower lot.

Get directions →

Roads and highways

Closures, construction and winter conditions on the highways that get you there.

COtrip road conditions →

Closures and fire rules

Trail closures, fire bans and other alerts from the Forest Service in Colorado. For the latest on your trailhead, call the local ranger district.

Forest Service alerts →

Snow on the route?

From fall through early summer, any snow slope can slide. Check the avalanche forecast before you go.

Avalanche forecast →

Cell signal

Most trailheads and many summits have little or no signal. Check coverage near the trailhead and carry a satellite messenger or beacon if you can.

FCC coverage map →

Less traffic, less margin

This describes the route on a dry summer day. Most 13ers see few people, so there may be no one along behind you. Check recent conditions the week you go, carry a map, tell someone your plan, and turn around when the day tells you to.