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Summit road · trail guide

Mount Antero

Uncover the allure of Mount Antero, a majestic summit renowned for its abundance of gemstones, nestled in the southern Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains.

Not reported

No current report from the Trading Post — call the counter or check the Forest Service before you go.

Road high point
13,800 ft
Above the Trading Post
+4,500 ft
Difficulty
■ Intermediate
Distance
20 mistraight line · the drive is longer
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Rising 14,269 feet, Mount Antero is a gemstone paradise and the highest peak of the southern Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains. Situated in the San Isabel National Forest, this distinctive summit lies approximately 12.2 miles southwest by south of the Town of Buena Vista, in Chaffee County, Colorado. Named in honor of Chief Antero of the Uintah band of the Ute, this fourteener holds a special place in the region's cultural and natural history.

Renowned for its abundant aquamarine deposits, one of the highest concentrations in the United States, Mount Antero is a unique blend of natural beauty and mineral wealth. The upper mountain is dotted with numerous private mining claims, some of which are currently active, making the area a bustling hub of activity. The prospect of finding gems has made Mount Antero a popular summer destination for prospectors, miners, and off-road adventurers alike.

An adventurous RZR trail, the Baldwin Gulch trail, leads intrepid explorers up to 13,900 feet on Mount Antero, offering a thrilling journey that unfolds against a backdrop of stunning alpine vistas. The rugged terrain, while challenging, rewards with mesmerizing views and the potential for a gemstone treasure.

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Where it is

1Mount Antero13,800 ft· Intermediate · not reported2Mount White13,667 ft· Intermediate · not reported3Flag Mountain12,713 ft· Intermediate · not reported4Hancock Pass12,208 ft· Intermediate · not reported5Tincup Pass12,154 ft· Challenging · not reported6Baldwin Lake Mine12,079 ft· Challenging · not reported7Napoleon Pass12,034 ft· Challenging · not reported8Cumberland Pass12,015 ft· Easy · not reported9Tomichi Pass11,962 ft· Intermediate · not reported10Taylor Pass11,928 ft· Challenging · not reported11Mirror Lake10,981 ft· Easy · not reported12Union Park10,070 ft· Easy · not reported13St. Elmo9,961 ft· Easy · not reported14Spring Creek Reservoir9,940 ft· Easy · not reportedTrading PostBase · 9,300 ft · fuel · food · RZRs
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Base camp· 20 mi as the crow flies to Mount Antero

Fuel, food, a RZR and a bed — at the bottom of the hill.

The Trading Post has been outfitting this valley since 1940. Fill up and ride out from your cabin door.

Call the Trading Post · (970) 641-2555 Front desk open today from 8 amFront desk opens at 8 am todayClosed for the season · 2027 dates not announced yetClosed until

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