Camping Near Quandary Peak

Quandary peak 14 265 the only 14er in the tenmile range near breckenridge quandary peak is a very popular trail for first time climbers.

Camping near quandary peak. Return home to breckenridge colorado. Quandary peak 6 2 miles round trip quandary peak 14 265 is located 7 6 miles south of breckenridge colorado in the dillon ranger district of the white river national forest. Very crisp morning about 43 degrees. Raft down the gentle currents and a few minor rapids as the river winds though mountain ranchland historic mining cabins and the painted cliffs of the gore range.

Easy year around road access a class 1 standard route and panoramic views from the summit ensure that you ll rarely find solitude on quandary s summit. It s a little secret that if you keep driving past the trailhead you ll drive past a dozen or so great dispersed camping sites just a short hike away from the trailhead. Colorado heights campground monument jellystone park of larkspur larkspur blanca peak at 14 345 culebra peak at 14 047 mt lindsey at 14 042 ellingwood peak at 14 042 and little bear at 14 037 circle the wagons rv park la veta quandary peak at 14 265 middlefork rv resort fairplay sugar loafin rv campground leadville. It is located above the whitewater of lake creek at 9 600 feet with spectacular views of the sawatch range.

Nice sunrise at campsite near quandary trailhead after a very quiet night of camping. Most people hiking quandary stop and park at the main trailhead or the lower trailhead just off the highway. Camping is available near both of these trailheads at the halfmoon campground for the north trail and white star campground for the south trail. It is also the home to the award winning fairplay beach where common activities include fly fishing camping and panning for gold.

Enjoy the gorgeous scenery of the colorado river with light paddling work on this relaxing river float tour. Quandary peak is the highest point in colorado s tenmile range and 13th among the state s 14ers. Forest road 851 near quandary peak.