Grays and Torreys Peaks, Continental Divide

Grays Peak is the highest point on the Continental Divide Trail.  It’s a 14er, rising to 14,276 ft (4,351 m) in elevation, but is considered an easy climb relative to its size.  It’s a popular destination for day hikers, so the CDT can get uncharacteristically busy on its slopes.

Torreys Peak is another one of Colorado’s 14ers, its peak at a height of 14,275 ft (4, 349 m).  It’s often combined with nearby Grays Peak by ambitious hikers looking to conquer two 14ers in one day.  The Grays-Torreys hiking trail connects the two, and the summit of this mountain offers some brilliant views of the local peaks and glaciers as well as a chance to spot the golden eagles that can often be seen circling the snowy peaks.