Mount Princeton (Fourteener)
This trail can be accessed via Forest Road 322 which climbs the east side of the peak from the Young Life Camp. At the end of the road, the trail climbs along the peak's east ridge. This road is closed by snow from November through June. Passengers vehicles cannot travel this rocky road and should park down at the Young Life Camp and hike the road.
For detailed information about climbing these peaks, visit the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative website at www.14ers.org.
General Information
Getting There
Elevation
14,197 feet
Directions
From Buena Vista: From the center of town, drive west on the County Road (CR) 306 for 0.7 miles. Turn left on CR 321 and continue south for 7.2 miles. Turn right onto CR 322 at a large sign. On CR 322, drive 0.8 miles to a fork in the road. Bear right into the Mt. Princeton trailhead. This trailhead is at 8,900' and there is a large parking area. If you have a good clearance 4WD, you can continue up the narrow 322 (Mt. Princeton) road. Just after the lower parking area, there is a fork in the road - stay right on the main road. Drive 3 miles to the radio towers at 10,800'. There is parking here for a couple of vehicles or turn left and continue on the 322A road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.