Montgomery Bowls Approach

Name: Montgomery Bowls Approach
Rating: 4.5

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0.5 mile 0.8 kilometer point to point
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Elevation

Ascent: 529' 161 m
Descent: 0' 0 m
High: 11,355' 3,461 m
Low: 10,825' 3,300 m

Grade

Avg Slope: 21% (12°)
Max Slope: 34% (19°)

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Avalanche risk for May 17, 2019: Moderate

Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern. Natural avalanches unlikely; human-triggered avalanches possible.

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

The Montgomery Bowl is an easily lap-able area from the Montgomery Pass Approach. After the longer approach, the upper approach is fast, and there are abundant (flat) areas to put on/take off skins. Additionally, you'll be moving above the treeline, which makes for spectacular views. Especially on bluebird days, this is an excellent place to stop for a photo.

This area sees a lot of traffic, but it handles numbers well. As with most endeavors, earlier morning outings will reward visitors with solitude and fresh tracks.

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Land Manager: Colorado Parks & Wildlife - State Forest State Park

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4.5 from 2 votes

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in Cameron Pass

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in Colorado

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Looking south to the Rawah Mountains.

The "Golden Doggie" and his patient master.

Montgomery Bowls Approach