Fremont Peak (7,273′), Royal Gorge
Fremont Peak is the high point along a narrow ridge of hills rising near the eastern edge of the Royal Gorge’s north rim. The desert peak is part of a very small sub-range of mountains called the Gorge Hills. These peaks are relatively low and are covered in desert flora. Great views of the Royal Gorge, the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, and Pikes Peak can be seen along the trail and summit.
Don’t miss the Elkhorn Loop Picnic Area and Overlook to get a closer look of the bridge and the Royal Gorge, only a couple minutes drive from the EastRidge Trailhead. Great views just steps from your car, check out the last two pictures.
Summers in this area can be dangerously hot, plan accordingly.
Trail Stats
- Trailhead: EastRidge Trailhead, Royal Gorge Mountain Park
- Round trip: 3.9 miles / 6.3 km
- Elevation: 6,919′ – 7,273′ / 2,109 m – 2,217 m
- Area: Royal Gorge
- County: Freemont
- Park: Royal Gorge Mountain Park
Trail Pictures
Heading back on County Road 3A
Heading back on County Road 3A
Beginning of the hike on County Road 389B
Beginning of the hike on County Road 389B
EastRidge Trailhead
EastRidge Trailhead
View of Fremont Peak from the trail
View of Fremont Peak from the trail
View of Pikes Peak to the north
View of Pikes Peak to the north
View of Fremont Peak summit
View of Fremont Peak summit
Summit view west of the Sangre de Cristo mountains in the distance
Summit view west of the Sangre de Cristo mountains in the distance
View of the Royal Gorge from the summit with the bridge on the right
View of the Royal Gorge from the summit with the bridge on the right
Summit view of the Arkansas River running at the bottom of the Royal Gorge
Summit view of the Arkansas River running at the bottom of the Royal Gorge
Summit view to the north
Summit view to the north
Summit view to the east
Summit view to the east
A large cairn at the summit
A large cairn at the summit
Last push to the summit
Last push to the summit
Looking back along the trail
Looking back along the trail
The steep slope to the summit after leaving the trail
The steep slope to the summit after leaving the trail
The glowing summit straight ahead
The glowing summit straight ahead
The trail after the radio towers
The trail after the radio towers
Cactus blooming in February
Cactus blooming in February
Lots of cactus along the trail
Lots of cactus along the trail
County Road 389B ends at the towers
County Road 389B ends at the towers
The road follows the top of the ridge
The road follows the top of the ridge
Lots of traffic
Lots of traffic
A view into the Royal Gorge from the trail
A view into the Royal Gorge from the trail
The trail winding to the southeast
The trail winding to the southeast
The Royal Gorge looking east
The Royal Gorge looking east
Royal Gorge Bridge
GPS Track with Elevation
Video Tour
Weather
Trail Directions
From the Eastridge trailhead head downhill and to the left (heading south) to get on County Road 389B.
Folllow County Road 389B until it ends at the radio towers
From the end of the road, you will see Fremont Peak across a saddle to the southeast. Follow the the trail heading in that direction.
You quickly come across a trail junction with a sign for the Summit trail. Follow the trail towards the peak (southeast).
Once underneath the peak, pick a social path up the steep slope to the summit. There is no maintained trail.
Trailhead Directions