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Grays Peak

One of the most accessible 14ers on the Continental Divide. 8.4 miles round trip with 3,000 ft gain. Often paired with Torreys Peak.

ModerateRocky Mountain14,270 ftOpen Summit

Grays Peak

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8°
Feels -13°FSummit · 14,270 ft
6:19 AM7:45 PM
EXTREME COLDWINDYHYPOTHERMIA RISK

Wind

24mph

Precip

0%

Humid

20%

Elev Δ

+100ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

8°32°

Hourly Forecast

7 AM

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8°

10mph

8 AM

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14°

10mph

9 AM

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17°

14mph

10 AM

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22°

18mph

11 AM

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25°

21mph

12 PM

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27°

22mph

1 PM

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29°

22mph

2 PM

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31°

22mph

3 PM

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32°

21mph

4 PM

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31°

19mph

5 PM

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31°

13mph

6 PM

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31°

15mph

Summit Conditions

8°F→−0°→8°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°F/1,000ft · 110 ft gain

◎L1
Expedition-weight merino base

320g+ merino top and bottom — maximum warmth next to skin

◉L2
Heavy fleece + light puffy

Double mid-layer system for extreme insulation

◈L3
Expedition down parka

Heavy fill-power down or synthetic expedition jacket

◆L4
Hardshell jacket + pants

Full hardshell system — top and bottom protection mandatory

Summit Pack List

↟Expedition mittens↟Balaclava↟Ski goggles↟Chemical warmers (hands + toes)↟Emergency bivy↟Thermos with hot drink

Start Cold Tip

At these temperatures, DO NOT start cold. Wear full layers from the trailhead. Exposed skin risks frostbite in minutes. Turn back if conditions deteriorate.

Updated 6:25:10 AM · America/Denver

Updated Apr 19, 6:25 AM UTC

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