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Bison Peak is the definition of a destination hike. It's over 12 miles, almost 4000 vertical and 80 percent is in the trees. It's also dry most of the way, but very worthwhile. Take lots of water.
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The th is Ute Creek th located on county road 77. 77 runs between Jefferson on 285 and ends on highway 24, south by Colorado springs.
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There are many other fun attractions along 77. I started at 520, didn't see anyone until well on my way down. It was just light enough then I didn't need my headlamp.The uphill through the trees was just like I remember, long and boring. After about 2 hours the trail leveled off at the sign intersection. Here was the first bit of snow on the trail. It was easy to manage.
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Turn right at the sign to go up bison. The other trail loops around.Once above treeline I could see clouds to the east, and clear skies to the west. Bison is on the left, and mccurdy moutain is on the right with pikes peak in the distance. After 3 and a half hours I was on the summit. Someone had a new registry there. I signed it and chilled around the summit for about a hour before heading down.
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A little rock climbing here and there too. Then I saw people, about 40 or more, everyone keeping social distance and having a good time. Back to my car at 1210, and back to my house at 1 with bison in the distance. Towards the end is one of the monolith. Was a chilly morning but it warmed up nice. Where I live i see bison and mccurdy to the east. I try to climb them a couple times each year. Thanks for reading ð ps update, snow looks to be melted out this last week.
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