Pup Peak

Statistics

• Date - 07/25/2024
• Elevation - 8,790'
• Route - East Slopes
• Miles - 3.0
• Elevation Gain - 792'
• ACME Mapper - Link
• CalTopo - Link
• Partners - Not Applicable

Description

This was another short hike to a low peak in the San Luis Valley.  I hiked on a trail for about a mile and then had to go cross county for a half mile before reaching the summit.  The trailhead was only a few miles off of Highway 160.

Photos

Pup Peak from the trailhead.

Pup Peak after hiking the trail for a bit.

Getting closer to actually gaining some elevation.

Looking back down the canyon towards the trailhead.

Dog Mountain and views to the south from the summit.

Summit photo as I was being attacked by pesky flies.