Powder Project Logo

Fairchild Mountain Northeast Slope

Intermediate
 5.0 (1)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. Rocky Mountain National Park
Previous Next

“A beautiful and more casual ascent of Mt. Fairchild via the Lawn Lake Trail. ”

Ryan Nevius
Your Rating:      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add to Favorites · Your List
Google Map
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

8.9

Miles

14.4

KM

Ascent

13,417' 4,090 m

High

8,551' 2,606 m

Low

4,897' 1,493 m

Up

51' 16 m

Down

10%

Avg Slope (6°)

52%

Max Slope (27°)
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

From Lawn Lake, follow the trail that leads northwest to The Saddle (past the trail junction to Crystal Lakes). At around 12,000' and just before The Saddle, leave the trail (if there is one) and follow the path of least resistance for 1 mile to the summit. Crampons are rarely needed for this ascent, but a pair of microspikes may be helpful. This would also make a fun descent if the South Face is in bad shape.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Rocky Mountain National Park

Shared By:

Ryan Nevius
Full Details

Trail Ratings

  5.0 from 1 vote

#1

in Rocky Mountain National Park

#18

Overall
  5.0 from 1 vote
5 Star
100%
4 Star
0%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Ascent Rankings

#1

in Rocky Mountain Nationa…

#5

in Colorado

#18

Overall
8 Views Last Month
2,141 Since May 14, 2017
Intermediate
0%
0%
100%
0%
0%
0%
Add a Photo

Photos

Rocky Mountain National Park looks beautiful from the summit of Fairchild Mountain. Longs Peak is on the far left. Ypsilon Mountain (and its beautiful Blitzen Ridge) can be seen on the right.
May 15, 2017 near Estes Park, CO
Hagues Peak and The Saddle pose for a photo from halfway up Mt. Fairchild's North East Slope.
May 14, 2017 near Estes Park, CO

0 Comments

Weather

Current Trail Conditions

Update Conditions
Unknown See History
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

none

Nearby Ski Lines