Cyphers Mine
to
Clear Creek
Overview
Distance | 8.62 mi |
Elevation Gain | 3,128 ft |
Elevation Loss | 2,190 ft |
Hiking Time | 5:31 |
Starting Elevation | 9,367 ft |
Ending Elevation | 10,305 ft |
Min Elevation | 9,367 ft |
Max Elevation | 11,724 ft |
Description
Climb steadily out of Cyphers Mine for 5 miles to the summit of Comanche Peak, gaining about 2,000 feet. From Comanche Peak, walk along the ridge to summit Mt Phillips at about the 6-1/2 mile point and gain another 400 feet (net). From Mt Phillips, descend steeply 2 miles and 1,500 feet to Clear Creek.
On the Way
Summit Mt Phillips.
Water
Water is available at Cyphers Mine and Clear Creek, but the route in between the two camps is dry.
Itineraries
Itinerary 2 - day 6
Itinerary 25 - day 8
Camps
Cyphers Mine: staffed camp with gold panning, mine tour, blacksmithing, and Stomp. (Cold) showers available.
Clear Creek: staffed camp with black powder rifle shooting, tomahawk throwing, and Rocky Mountain Fur Company.