Grays(14,275) and Torreys(14,272) Peak, Front Range
Grays and Torreys Peak are the two highest points on the Continental Divide, with Grays Peak being the highest point.
Since the peaks are in close proximity to each other, it is popular to hike them both in one day. The Stevens Gulch trailhead was the third most popular TH leading to a 14,000′ peak in 2018, behind Quandary Peak and Mt Bierstadt. A great alternative, if you have a 4×4, is to drive to Argentine Pass and walk along the ridgeline to Gray’s Peak.
Trail Stats
- Trailhead: Grays Peak
- Round trip: 8.5 miles / 13.7 km
- Elevation: 11,280′ – 14,275′ / 3,438 m – 4,351 m
- County: Summit
- Agency: U.S. Forest Service
- Nat’l Forest: Arapaho
Trail Pictures
GPS Route with Elevation
Video Tour
Trail Directions
From the Grays Peak Trailhead (Stevens Gulch Trailhead), cross a bridge and travel southwest, already near treeline at 11,259′. The trail meanders along the south slopes of Kelso Mountain to Kelso Junction 1.85 miles in. The small trail on the right leads to Kelso Ridge and Torreys Peak. Continue straight on the main trail heading west of the ridge until reaching the upper slopes.
The trail reaches the Torreys Peak South Slope junction 2.8 miles in at 13,270. Heading right leads to the saddle between Grays and Torreys Peak. When hiking both peaks in one day, most travel in a clockwise direction, hiking up Grays first. To do so, turn left at the junction to continue to Grays up talus slopes. The trail traverses across the north slope and begins a series of switchbacks at 13,840. The trail turns southeast just before the final pitch to the summit (14,270), 3.75 miles from the trailhead.
Trailhead Directions
From the summit, Torreys Peak is less than a mile away. Descend the North Ridge of Grays toward Torreys Peak. Follow the trail through tight switchbacks for .40 miles to the trail junction with the Torreys Peak Trail. The saddle between Grays and Torreys is a short distance ahead. Follow the Torreys Peak Trail along the south slope to the summit. Torreys Peak lies at 14,267 and is 4.6 miles in when doing both peaks.
To return to the trailhead, descend to the Grays-Torreys saddle again, traverse across the north slopes of Grays to join the Grays Peak Trail. Descend the trail to the trailhead.