Trapper’s Peak is part of the Thornton Lakes area and the summit offers great views of the Pickets Range, Mt. Despair and Mt. Triumph. Also on the hike up you have great views of Thornton Lake.
The only way to access the Trapper’s Peak Trail is by hiking up the Thornton Lakes Trail 4.5 miles. At that point there is a trail split marked by a wood post. Follow the trail up to a sub-alpine setting. The trail is steep and you may need your hands occasionally to ascend. There is a few false summits and you will follow a beautiful ridge line to the actual summit.
Be alert to changes in the weather. This is not a place to be in any kind of storm. This trail should only be attempted by experienced hikers! The summit tops out at 5966 feet for a gain of over 3000 feet from the trail head.
