Hiking Peaks 9 and 10 question

[huffy13]

My wife and I are planning a 4-5 day trip to Breck in the first week of September, staying at or near either the Beaver Run Resort or at a condo right across the street from the Snowflake TH. My question is, since ski season is not under way that early, is it possible to hike up to the end of the Snowflake Trail at the reservoir and then continue up to Peaks 9 and 10 from there, taking the ski slopes or the winding roads that switchback through the slopes? Just trying to see if I could just leave from the place we rent and leave the truck for my wife just in case she needed it.

[Monte Meals]

Snow can be a problem even the first week in September.

The Snowflake trail will only get you so (not so very) far up
and walking up to the actual 13K + summit of peak 9 and 10
is still going to be a challenge.

Much better to stick to the switchback road
(which many locals regularly jog for conditioning)
and ridge walk from there.

[huffy13]

Snow can be a problem even the first week in September.

The Snowflake trail will only get you so (not so very) far up
and walking up to the actual 13K + summit of peak 9 and 10
is still going to be a challenge.

Much better to stick to the switchback road
(which many locals regularly jog for conditioning)
and ridge walk from there.

I am aware that snow can be an issue, though unlikely that early, and I've already calculated mileage, elevation gain, etc....this isn't my first rodeo as far as hiking 14ers and 13ers. I'm specifically wondering if I am allowed to hike on the ski area slopes and those roads. The distance is completely doable if hiking the route I'm looking at doing (roughly 8.5 miles RT) and elevation gain (about 4000 total gain), both well within my abilities, the place I decide to rent may hinge on where I can begin my hikes. Sorry, I probably should have made that clear at the opening.

[justiner]

They may still be riding the mountain (MTB) in early September, which would confuse me on what trails, if any, are open to hiking - and what you'd want to hike down, knowing that there's downhill riders going the opposite direction.

[huffy13]

They may still be riding the mountain (MTB) in early September, which would confuse me on what trails, if any, are open to hiking - and what you'd want to hike down, knowing that there's downhill riders going the opposite direction.

According to the resort's web page there isn't any activities planned from the 5th through the 11th. I'm taking that info with a grain of salt just because I know a lot of places don't do a great job updating their multimedia. Would the rides be a planned thing or is it just open to bikes?

[justiner]

Trails would be open just like ski runs would be open for skis.

I know they can be persnickety about just regular people on the ski area. I cut through when I did my Ten Mile Traverse,

https://www.strava.com/activities/345559929


I remember feeling a little weird being the only person out without a bike. Total role switch for me!

(don't follow that track into the glades obviously!

[Jorts]

Yeah, it's fine. And most years snow will not be a problem.

[huffy13]

Trails would be open just like ski runs would be open for skis.

I know they can be persnickety about just regular people on the ski area. I cut through when I did my Ten Mile Traverse,

https://www.strava.com/activities/345559929


I remember feeling a little weird being the only person out without a bike. Total role switch for me!

(don't follow that track into the glades obviously!

Awesome, thanks! Edit: looked at your strava data, 26 miles, over 8000 ft total gain, in less than 8 hrs? Remind me to never try to hike with you.LOL That's amazing.

[huffy13]

Yeah, it's fine. And most years snow will not be a problem.

Yes sir, I've hiked as late as early October and only one time have I ever been turned around by snow...an early snow (Sept 22nd, 2009) on an attempt of Huron with my kids.

[cougar]

I hiked these late last September from Crystal and didn't have any problems, but didn't go through the resort. Jeeps drive most of the way to Peak 10. There are trails and roads all over. I've hiked other ski areas in summer/dry conditions and that's allowed but they didn't have mountain biking.

Peak 10 has awful loose talus

[huffy13]

Peak 10 has awful loose talus

Yeah, looking at pics and TRs I think it is going to be comparable to West Spanish Peak, maybe not as bad, but similar.

[cougar]

Peak 10 has awful loose talus

Yeah, looking at pics and TRs I think it is going to be comparable to West Spanish Peak, maybe not as bad, but similar.

Much much worse than WSP. Especially north slopes, I think it would be better to go up/down the east side from the road and weather station vs the direct ridge to 9.