Pike & San Isabel National Forests
Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands

USDA Forest Service
Pike & San Isabel
National Forests
Cimarron & Comanche
National Grasslands
2840 Kachina Drive
Pueblo, CO 81008
719-553-1400

Telephone for the
Hearing Impaired
719-553-1404

Access

From Buena Vista, travel south on Highway 285 for 7 miles to County Road 162. Turn west at Nathrop on CR 162 and travel west for 12.5 miles to the Baldwin Gulch/Mount Antero trailhead. Parking for this trailhead is located along CR 162 just west of Alpine. The route up Mount Antero begins here at County Road 277. This road is a narrow, four-wheel drive road and drivers should be experience with four-wheel and extreme mountain driving. County Road 277 turns left (south) and travels for 2.5 miles to a fork in the road. Cross the creek and follow the road to its end. The road has numerous switchbacks and during summers months, vehicle traffic can be heavy. The trail takes off from the end of the road and travels up the ridge to the peak.

Features

The peak was named for Chief Antero of the Uintah band of Ute Indians. Mount Antero boasts the highest gem fields in North America and gem hunting is a popular activity for visitors. Many unpatented mining claims are scattered over the peak. Some of the claims are active and hikers should use caution when walking through some area. Excavation holes may be difficult to see. Do not remove specimens from active claims!

Considerations

Climbing 14,000 peaks has become a popular activity and the increase in foot traffic has caused considerable damage to delicate soils and vegetation. Alpine plants are extremely delicate and even the slightest human disturbance can cause long-term damage. The effects of this damage can last for years. Do not cut switchbacks or travel off of the trail.