RUBY MOUNTAIN (A Short And Scenic Hike Near Nathrop, Colorado) - October 27, 2007
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Note: This is a page about Ruby Mountain in COLORADO.
On Saturday morning, I ventured out towards Nathrop to hike to the summit of Ruby Mountain,
a small peak directly east of Nathrop with an altitude of approximately 8,200 feet. While the
mountain is very modest for Chaffee County standards, the views from the top of the Collegiate
Peaks are outstanding!
The adjacent photo is the easterly view of Mt. Princeton at the trailhead,
just past the Ruby Mountain Campground. |
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From the eastern side of the mountain, the trail
to the top is quite short. There I am at the summit of Ruby Mountain! :) |
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LEFT: The northerly view with the Ruby Mountain
Campground below.
The large peak behind is Sugarloaf Mountain (alt. 8,403 feet).
RIGHT: The northwesterly view of the Arkansas River Valley, including the Arkansas
River flowing downward. Mt. Princeton (far left), Mt. Yale (center) and Mt. Columbia (right) sit way out there. |
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Three views to the west that include the few homes
that are part of the village of Nathrop.
Mt. Antero is the peak to the left of Mt. Princeton in the top and bottom photos. |
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While standing on the summit of Ruby Mountain, I snapped this
photo below of my vehicle parked at the trailhead.
Friends, this is a very good "beginner trail" for children or those wanting
a short hike that has beautiful views of the Collegiate Peaks! |
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TOP PHOTO: Standing in Nathrop, the easterly view of Ruby Mountain.
BOTTOM PHOTO: Sugarloaf Mountain can been prominently to the northeast of Nathrop. |
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