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Mounts Democrat, Lincoln, Cameron and Bross (CLOSED)

Leadville, Colorado

4.0/5
based on 1 reviews

Details

Distance

8 miles

Elevation Gain

3500 ft

Route Type

Loop

Description

Added by Holly Mandarich

Bag four 14,000 + peaks in one eight mile hike!

NOTE: As of March 2023, access to parts of this loop that are on private property (including Mt. Democrat & Mt. Lincoln) are closed to the public indefinitely. (Source)

Find your way to the Kite Lake trailhead near Alma, Colorado. The road up to the trailhead is suitable for most vehicles, if you have a low-clearance vehicle I would advise parking about half a mile from the trailhead. 

This hike is best described by the word WOW. 

You'll find yourself immediately starting to climb after passing Kite Lake, the entire hike you will be above tree level taking in sights you've never seen before.

Democrat Mountain, has the most gain out of the four peaks and is recommend to do first, after in which you'll climb over to Cameron and Lincoln, hiking out another leg to Bross. After hiking Bross you'll make your way back down the trail the way you came - resulting in a loop. Also this hike is dog friendly!

Something to know, you will not find yourself alone on this hike. I would start as early as possible, and on a weekday if you can. If you show up on a Saturday morning at 7:30 am, you will be in a line of people on the trail the whole way. That being said - still worth your while.

To peep all the photos from this adventure, see here

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Reviews

The uphill and the views on this climb are pretty awesome. Democrat was a fantastic way to start and Lincoln is amazing as well. I'm not a huge fan of Bross (views or the downhill). Wanted to suggest if you do make it over to Bross that you back track to get down. The way down from Bross is a steep slippery scree section that almost ruined the entire hike for me.

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