Hurricane Peak 2.0

A beautiful Jeep trail leading to the flank of Hurricane Peak at 13,200'.  We believe the views from the end of this trail are the best in the San Juans.

This road is a strong 2.0 because it has somewhat steep climbs on a somewhat narrow road.  It is not difficult enough to rate 2.5, but novice drivers will be intimidated.

There is a GPS - gpx track at the bottom of the page.
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Red Mountains
The first spur road to the right will take you down into Ross Basin, at the upper end of Cement Creek.  There is a series of small lakes beyond the end of the spur.
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Looking down at Ross Basin
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Lakes in Ross Basin
Climb up to Sunnyside Saddle and get a view of Eureka Gulch, the spot where Lake Emma drained into a labyrinth of mines..  The history of this basin is described in Eureka Gulch 2.0.

Catch your breath then head up the hill toward the end of the road.
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Eureka Gulch
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Head up the hill
Views from the end are fantastic.  Take your eyes off the Red Mountains and turn around to see California Gulch and California Pass.  More peaks in all directions.
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California Gulch and Pass
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From the end of the road
Updated 2014.
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