On August 3, 2019, I had the opportunity and pleasure of hiking up Mt. Yale. At 14,198 ft, Mt. Yale is one of the 58 fourteen thousand foot peaks in Colorado. Mt. Yale is noted for its beautiful vistas and Class II scramble over rocks. A popular trail with many friendly hikers enjoying the pine scented air and spectacular scenery.
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Colorado Mt. Yale forest trail |
| Pine tree along the trail loaded with cones |  |
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Nearing the elevation of the tree line |
| Leaving the shelter of the trees |  |
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Sun rising on the mountains |
| Significant amounts of snow still left in August at these altitudes |  |
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Very upset marmot squeaking at us around 13,000 ft of elevation |
| Breathtaking views |  |
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Last mile of the trail is all rocks |
| No trail to follow, just keep going up |  |
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Human made rock piles (cairn) to show the best route up |
| Very steep Class II scramble at the top |  |
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Happy to be at the top of Mt. Yale, 14,198 ft elevation |
| Spectacular view from the top |  |
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View from the top towards the town of Buena Vista, CO |
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