Santa Fe Peak

4.8/5 (48 reviews)
The 4WD road to the summit of Santa Fe Peak offers truly epic vistas and truly butt-clenching thrills. At the summit, just over 13,000 feet, the trail traverses the highest and scariest shelf road this writer has ever experienced. Peering over the edge to the valley 2000 feet below (yes, really) is ...Read More
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Highlights of Santa Fe Peak

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Forest Category IconForest
Iconic Category IconIconic
Mine Category IconMine
Rock Category IconRock
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
13127 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
06/01 - 10/31
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
264.1
Nearest Town
Montezuma
Nearest Services
Keystone
Management Agency
White River National Forest
District
Dillon Ranger District

Overview

The 4WD road to the summit of Santa Fe Peak offers truly epic vistas and truly butt-clenching thrills. At the summit, just over 13,000 feet, the trail traverses the highest and scariest shelf road this writer has ever experienced. Peering over the edge to the valley 2000 feet below (yes, really) is not for the faint of heart. Then, you have to turn around and do it again to get back down!

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10 Waypoints
32 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
48 Community Reviews
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