HANDIES PEAK 14,058'

HANDIES PEAK, elevation of 14,058', is the 41st highest peak in Colorado and is located in the San Juan Mountains. From the American Basin Trailhead, it is 5.5 miles roundtrip to the summit with an elevation gain of 2500'.  We enjoyed beautiful weather, fall colors and 360 degree views. This was Gina's first time standing on a 14er. Tim, Angela, Jane Marie, Bella, Zarita and I  were happy to celebrate her accomplishment. Gina brought carrot cake for the celebration. 

tune into channel 4.1 for the Handies Summit Hike

SLOAN LAKE

Angela, Tim, Gina & Jane Marie with Handies Peak above

Jane Marie with Sloan Lake

Gina heading up Handies Peak

Handies is the far Peak

Looking back at Sloan Lake

Handies Peak Trail

Gina gets the shot!!

Gina takes in the views and some oxygen

Trail to the summit

Gina makes the final push to the summit

The 360 degree views were incredible

Handies summit view

View from Handies Summit

Sloan Lake from Summit

Handies Summit

Gina, Jane Marie, Bella, Angela & Tim

Jane Marie on Handies Summit

Angela on summit. I wonder what was so funny??

Fall colors from Handies Summit

It's time to head down.

Another view of Sloan Lake

Tim, Angela & Gina

Looking down at the trail

View of the trail going up

Tim & Angela on trail near Sloan Lake

Trail up to the summit

View of the trail

Handies Peak Trail

Bella our fearless leader

Ptarmigan

American Basin Trailhead

Bella successfully summited a 14er.

Jane Marie, Gina, Julie, Angela & Tim

Zarita scouts the area

American Basin

Gina breaks out the carrot cake

Angela: Gator Girl

Zarita

True Gator Fans: Tim & Angela

Rock Chalk Jayhawk!!!! Good Luck Gators