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13,372 ft · Front Range, Colorado

Mount Guyot

Mount Guyot is a 13,372 ft peak in the Front Range, Colorado. The standard route is the MT. Guyot East Ridge: 2 mi, 1,785 ft of gain, Class 2.

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Mount Guyot in the Front Range, Colorado

Mount Guyot at a glance

  • Elevation13,372 ft4,075 m
  • RouteMT. Guyot East RidgeClass 2
  • Distance2 mi1,785 ft gain
  • Time2 – 4 hrsHard effort
  • SeasonJul – Sep
  • RangeFront RangeColorado

Climbing the MT. Guyot East Ridge

Mount Guyot sits in the Front Range. The usual ascent is MT. Guyot East Ridge, rated Class 2. Plan about 2.5 miles round-trip with roughly 1,785 ft of gain from about 11,585 ft. Expect high clearance for the drive. Summer monsoon storms build fast, so start early and be off the summit by early afternoon. Watch for loose rock, route-finding on talus, and brief exposed steps where the terrain steepens. Stats and approach details follow climb13ers.com. Bring layers for cold wind on the summit ridge.

Gear and hazards

What to bring

  • Backpack (25–35 L)
  • Hiking Boots
  • Water
  • Offline Maps
  • Headlamp
  • Satellite Communicator
  • Whistle
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Sun Hat
  • Midlayer
  • Insulated Jacket
  • Hardshell Jacket
  • Warm Hat
  • Buff
  • Midweight Gloves
  • Trekking Poles
  • GPS Device
  • Power Bank
  • Water Filter
  • First-Aid Kit
  • Emergency Bivy

What to watch for

  • Storms
  • High altitude
  • Route-finding difficulty

Quests with Mount Guyot

Peaks near Mount Guyot

  1. Bald Mtn

    Bald Mtn

    13,703 ft · 2.0 mi away

  2. Boreas Mtn

    Boreas Mtn

    13,083 ft · 3.6 mi away

  3. Red Mtn

    Red Mtn

    13,238 ft · 6.3 mi away

  4. Hoosier Ridge

    Hoosier Ridge

    13,362 ft · 6.5 mi away

Frequently asked questions

How tall is Mount Guyot?

Mount Guyot is 13,372 feet (4,075 m) tall. It is in the Front Range, Colorado. It is also known as Guyot, Mt.

How does Mount Guyot rank among the Colorado 13ers?

At 13,372 feet, Mount Guyot is the 289th highest of the 582 Colorado 13ers. The highest is Grizzly Peak.

How hard is it to hike Mount Guyot?

The MT. Guyot East Ridge is Class 2, which means off-trail hiking with some use of your hands for balance. Yak rates the overall effort hard: 2 miles with 1,785 feet of elevation gain.

How long does it take to hike Mount Guyot?

Most people take 2 – 4 hours round trip on the MT. Guyot East Ridge, covering 2 miles with 1,785 feet of elevation gain, so most people do it in a day.

Can a beginner hike Mount Guyot?

The MT. Guyot East Ridge needs no climbing skills, but it is a hard day: 2 miles with 1,785 feet of elevation gain. Build up on shorter hikes first, start early and carry plenty of water and layers.

Will you get altitude sickness on Mount Guyot?

You might. Most people feel the altitude above 8,000 feet, and Mount Guyot reaches 13,372 feet. Spend a night or two at elevation first, drink plenty of water and turn back if a headache, nausea or dizziness gets worse.

What time should you start hiking Mount Guyot?

Early. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer, so aim to be off the summit and the exposed upper mountain by early afternoon.

When is the best time to hike Mount Guyot?

The usual hiking window is July to September. Outside it, expect snow, storms or closed access, and check the summit forecast before you go.

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