Grays Peak (14,270') and Torreys Peak (14,267') are the two highest points along the Continental Divide, and considered among the most accessible Colorado fourteeners. The peaks are connected by a .8 mile long saddle, making both attainable in a day with an early start. The peaks stand prominently over a gaping glacial valley framed by Kelso Mountain (13,164') to the north, and Mount Edwards (13,850') and McClellan Mountain's (13,587) serrated ridgeline to the south.

Panoramic views from Torreys Peak

Wildflowers fill the valley in front of the sheer eastern wall of Torreys Peak

A hiker explores the rocky summit of Torreys Peak

Mountain goat hooves have hard outer shells and rubbery, concave footpads which act like suction cups when weight is applied

Grays Peak (left) and Torreys Peak (right) are connected by a navigable saddle

The trail cuts through beautiful yet fragile alpine tundra - staying on the trail is recommended

Long wildfower-laden meadows fill the valley on the way to Grays and Torreys

Looking east towards Kelso Mountain (13,164) easily identified by its ridge-like shape

Mountain goats have few natural predators; they're more likely to succumb to rockslides or starvation

The top of Kelso Mountain protruding through a wide field of alpine tundra

A perennial snowfield must be scaled to reach the saddle between Grays Peak and Torreys Peak

Mountain sunflowers line the trail in the lower tundra

Looking down Stevens Gulch from the Grays Peak National Recreation Trail

Form the saddle between the two peaks - looking up towards the rugged ascent to Torreys Peak

View of Grays Peak from the saddle climb up to Torreys

Early morning on the trail with Grays peak becoming visible in the top right corner

Alpine flowers (13,780') in the saddle between Grays and Torreys

Emerging views of Grays Peak from the lower valley