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Mount Yale (Fourteener)

The trail to the summit of Mount Yale (14,196 feet) leaves from the Denny Creek Trailhead, located off of County Road 306, west of Buena Vista, Colorado. The trail travels northeast, crossing Denny Creek, and ascends to Delaney Gulch and up the southwest ridge of the peak. County Road 306 is closed by snow from November through May.

For detailed information about climbing these peaks, visit the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative website.

General Information

Group size is limited to 15 people in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness area.

Special use permits are required for all commercial activities including outfitting and guiding. For more information, please contact the Salida Ranger District at 719-539-3591.

Salida RD building

Address: 5575 Cleora Road Salida, CO 81201
Phone: 719-539-3591
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Elevation

14,196 feet

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated April 29, 2026