Homestake Peak

Date: 07/21/2021
Partner: Solo
Trailhead: Crane Park - Intersection of Wurts Ditch Road & Colorado Trail
Distance: 10.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 3000ft
Duration: 4 hours

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Homestake 14ers Page

It wasn't until about 10pm the night before that I descided to hike Homestake Peak. It was last minute and it seemed simple enough and a short drive to the trailhead.

When I showed up at Crane Park I discovered the area was a network of roads and trails. So I drove around a bit before somewhat randomly desciding to park and just start walking. So if you follow my route (which ended up working out great) keep in mind I didn't really have a plan and just made the best of it. There may be more efficient ways to approach Homestake's east ridge.

I will admit that Homestake felt a little humdrum. Maybe it was because just days earlier we were in the Elks scrambling on Clark, Daly and friends... one of the most breath taking zones in the state. Homestake's views were ok, the terrain was alright ... but there was nothing that really grabbed me except maybe a mushroom or a wildflower along the way. It was pretty awesome to be outside and climbing a mountain though... I can think of worse things to be doing.