From the Nellie Creek Trailhead, bear west on the Uncompahgre Peak Trail to the south ridge. Hike north to the summit. Descend the south ridge to elevation 13,440 feet.

In order to at least keep part of our trip, including a day hike to Uncompahgre Peak intact, we chose to drive around to the Big Blue Road and do an out-and-back trip.

The trail leads you up to the saddle of Uncompahgre Peak at about 12,900 feet, where you can catch your first glimpse of the peaks dotting the northwest corner of the Uncompahgre National Forest.

Our loop in the Uncompahgre Wilderness area can also be accessed by Uncompahgre Peak Trail, which you will pass on route to Matterhorn Creek. Dark was falling, thunder was overhead and the trail was ...

Uncompahgre is the highest peak in the San Juan Range but is a deceptively easy climb. The trail carefully navigates through the cliff bands, finding the weak points in the mountain's defenses.

A multi-county fire in the area of the Uncompahgre Plateau is among "several" fires to start in the region on Thursday.

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At 14,015-feet, dramatic Wetterhorn Peak is hard to miss, as is 14,308-foot Uncompahgre Peak, both less than five miles away. Descend the scree carefully and retrace your steps back to the trailhead.

The Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership launched the Uncompahgre River Classic to raise money to fund its watershed protection activities and educate people about the river’s seasonal changes.

Uncompahgre Peak, Potala Palace, Faisal MosqueBy The Denver Post | [email protected] | The Denver Post December 4, 2015 at 7:50 p.m.

You need to watch for a trail that will take you up the heart of the peak and over a notch. When you pass through the notch to reach Uncompahgre’s back side, you’ll face some minor scrambling until ...

Our loop in the Uncompahgre Wilderness area can also be accessed by Uncompahgre Peak Trail, which you will pass on route to Matterhorn Creek.