morgan_slagter - Apr 8, 2020 9:55 am Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2017
Southeast Slope
I was with my church youth group, and our youth group leaders thought it would be a good idea to let six high school boys lead us. They took us up the SE slope, which is one of the steepest parts of the mountain and has no established trail. It didn't help that we started our hike around 4:30-5 in the morning and I had tackled a six hour hike the day before, so the climb was tougher than it should've been. Despite all that, the hike was so worth it, especially at sunrise! Beautiful views all around, and great for beginning hikers if you hike from the north or west.
David W Martin - Apr 16, 2019 8:38 am Date Climbed: May 9, 1973
Eagle Cliff Bushwhack
Enjoyed mule deer encounters and the peak. Took a dozen others with me a day later. About half finished the hike to the peak. Left from Estes Park Lodge. I was attending the Convention of Free Clinics First gathering, Nixon was getting impeached.
BKiser90 - Mar 27, 2019 3:18 pm Date Climbed: Mar 27, 2019
Beautiful Views and TICKS!
My wife and I parked the car just north of the bridge then ascended the southwest slopes. There was only a little snow on the southwest side. About halfway up we noticed our first tick on my shirt. We brushed it off and continued. We enjoyed stunning views from the summit then descended. Later, in the car, we found two more ticks and a fourth on my wife when we got home. If you are hiking in spring make sure to spray tick guard on you!
Scott - Apr 30, 2018 8:14 am Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2018
Eagle Cliff Mountain
After work I climbed Eagle Cliff Mountain just before an approaching storm. The route was steep, but not difficult. I got back right when the storm hit. At the hotel, I noticed two ticks on me.
chicagotransplant - Aug 12, 2015 12:53 pm Date Climbed: Sep 27, 2014
Morraine Park
Climbed up from Morraine Park visitor center on my way out from some Glacier Gorge area summits. Nice little side trip and a great aerial viewpoint to see all the tourist parked along the road to peep the elk in Morraine Park.
aw11 - Nov 23, 2014 7:39 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2014
Nice hike
Great, easy climb that only takes an hour up and down. Awesome views. I hike it every year.
Peakbug - Jul 7, 2013 6:03 pm Date Climbed: Mar 16, 2013
Eagle Cliff #16
After Deer Mountain- with rkymtn.
jfulcher - May 14, 2013 1:19 pm Date Climbed: Nov 22, 2012
From the Ycamp
pre-Thanksgiving dinner run.
rkymtn - Mar 17, 2013 2:36 pm Date Climbed: Mar 16, 2013
From Bear Lake Road
My wife and I parked on the southern edge of Moraine Park using the pullout on Bear Lake Road near the bridge over the Big Thompson River. There's a well established trail on the west side of the road the parallels the river and crosses under the road at the bridge. The hike is fairly straight forward, though there are multiple braided trails up the mountain. Nice views from the top.
Turns out the true summit is the eastern point, as I found out on my second time climbing from Co 66
heather14 - Mar 6, 2011 10:16 pm Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2011
From the Museum
Decided to do a quick jaunt up Eagle Cliff after some skiing at Hidden Valley.
Jeremy Hakes - Jan 19, 2011 10:32 am Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2007
Nice walk
Bummer about the graffiti.
MattK - Dec 23, 2010 2:34 pm Date Climbed: Nov 14, 2010
From the Museum
The wife and I climbed on a cold, blustery day. Was a great hike though. Drove over after a climb of Deer Mountain, and then on to Ed's Cantina where we...well I...had several beers and the wife drove home. What a day.
Kiefer - Dec 13, 2010 2:42 pm Date Climbed: Dec 10, 2010
Via Tortilla Flats
A super quick jaunt after scrambling Point 8,611 down by Glen Haven. Hour RT before setting off for Uncompahgre. Good views of the valley
boisedoc - Aug 3, 2010 12:01 am Date Climbed: Jun 8, 1988
Quick
Quick hike if you are staying at the Y
CSUMarmot - Aug 1, 2010 11:04 pm Date Climbed: Oct 23, 2008
I would have to say that it is "easy" compared to most of the other peak ascents in RMNP. :-) But for the short distance required to climb the peak, it is definitely on the steep and slippery side.
I'd like to give a review from someone who is not a climber, not a big hiker, not an athlete -- just a 50-year old in moderate condition. I laugh at the "Easy" rating for this climb. "Easy" is a relative term; since there's no rock-climbing or mountaineering skill involved, it's easy for a climber. Also easy for someone in very good physical condition. But consider this: It's a 900-foot climb, with some pretty steep sections. Like climbing an 80-story building, but in relatively thin mountain air. And on sometimes slippery dirt and rocks rather than steps. So that requires some effort from a non-athletic person like me. Still, I made it to the top okay, and in a pretty short period of time -- and it was certainly worth it. Beautiful views in all directions early in the morning when I was there.
Brian Kalet - Aug 18, 2009 7:32 am Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2007
West Slope
Good view.
tomlauren - Mar 9, 2009 12:43 am Date Climbed: Mar 8, 2009
Northwest Slope
Hiked the Northwest Slope from the Moraine Park Museum. I enjoyed the nice, flat, summit block. Great views of Moraine Park and the surrounding peaks.
morgan_slagter - Apr 8, 2020 9:55 am Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2017
Southeast SlopeI was with my church youth group, and our youth group leaders thought it would be a good idea to let six high school boys lead us. They took us up the SE slope, which is one of the steepest parts of the mountain and has no established trail. It didn't help that we started our hike around 4:30-5 in the morning and I had tackled a six hour hike the day before, so the climb was tougher than it should've been. Despite all that, the hike was so worth it, especially at sunrise! Beautiful views all around, and great for beginning hikers if you hike from the north or west.
David W Martin - Apr 16, 2019 8:38 am Date Climbed: May 9, 1973
Eagle Cliff BushwhackEnjoyed mule deer encounters and the peak. Took a dozen others with me a day later. About half finished the hike to the peak. Left from Estes Park Lodge. I was attending the Convention of Free Clinics First gathering, Nixon was getting impeached.
BKiser90 - Mar 27, 2019 3:18 pm Date Climbed: Mar 27, 2019
Beautiful Views and TICKS!My wife and I parked the car just north of the bridge then ascended the southwest slopes. There was only a little snow on the southwest side. About halfway up we noticed our first tick on my shirt. We brushed it off and continued. We enjoyed stunning views from the summit then descended. Later, in the car, we found two more ticks and a fourth on my wife when we got home. If you are hiking in spring make sure to spray tick guard on you!
Scott - Apr 30, 2018 8:14 am Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2018
Eagle Cliff MountainAfter work I climbed Eagle Cliff Mountain just before an approaching storm. The route was steep, but not difficult. I got back right when the storm hit. At the hotel, I noticed two ticks on me.
chicagotransplant - Aug 12, 2015 12:53 pm Date Climbed: Sep 27, 2014
Morraine ParkClimbed up from Morraine Park visitor center on my way out from some Glacier Gorge area summits. Nice little side trip and a great aerial viewpoint to see all the tourist parked along the road to peep the elk in Morraine Park.
aw11 - Nov 23, 2014 7:39 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2014
Nice hikeGreat, easy climb that only takes an hour up and down. Awesome views. I hike it every year.
Peakbug - Jul 7, 2013 6:03 pm Date Climbed: Mar 16, 2013
Eagle Cliff #16After Deer Mountain- with rkymtn.
jfulcher - May 14, 2013 1:19 pm Date Climbed: Nov 22, 2012
From the Ycamppre-Thanksgiving dinner run.
rkymtn - Mar 17, 2013 2:36 pm Date Climbed: Mar 16, 2013
From Bear Lake RoadMy wife and I parked on the southern edge of Moraine Park using the pullout on Bear Lake Road near the bridge over the Big Thompson River. There's a well established trail on the west side of the road the parallels the river and crosses under the road at the bridge. The hike is fairly straight forward, though there are multiple braided trails up the mountain. Nice views from the top.
CSUMarmot - Apr 10, 2011 5:35 pm
Re: From the MuseumTurns out the true summit is the eastern point, as I found out on my second time climbing from Co 66
heather14 - Mar 6, 2011 10:16 pm Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2011
From the MuseumDecided to do a quick jaunt up Eagle Cliff after some skiing at Hidden Valley.
Jeremy Hakes - Jan 19, 2011 10:32 am Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2007
Nice walkBummer about the graffiti.
MattK - Dec 23, 2010 2:34 pm Date Climbed: Nov 14, 2010
From the MuseumThe wife and I climbed on a cold, blustery day. Was a great hike though. Drove over after a climb of Deer Mountain, and then on to Ed's Cantina where we...well I...had several beers and the wife drove home. What a day.
Kiefer - Dec 13, 2010 2:42 pm Date Climbed: Dec 10, 2010
Via Tortilla FlatsA super quick jaunt after scrambling Point 8,611 down by Glen Haven. Hour RT before setting off for Uncompahgre. Good views of the valley
boisedoc - Aug 3, 2010 12:01 am Date Climbed: Jun 8, 1988
QuickQuick hike if you are staying at the Y
CSUMarmot - Aug 1, 2010 11:04 pm Date Climbed: Oct 23, 2008
From the MuseumCant go wrong, just go up
joegrim - Mar 8, 2010 12:18 pm
Re: Non-athlete's commentI would have to say that it is "easy" compared to most of the other peak ascents in RMNP. :-) But for the short distance required to climb the peak, it is definitely on the steep and slippery side.
bus114 - Jan 27, 2010 7:05 am
Non-athlete's commentI'd like to give a review from someone who is not a climber, not a big hiker, not an athlete -- just a 50-year old in moderate condition. I laugh at the "Easy" rating for this climb. "Easy" is a relative term; since there's no rock-climbing or mountaineering skill involved, it's easy for a climber. Also easy for someone in very good physical condition. But consider this: It's a 900-foot climb, with some pretty steep sections. Like climbing an 80-story building, but in relatively thin mountain air. And on sometimes slippery dirt and rocks rather than steps. So that requires some effort from a non-athletic person like me. Still, I made it to the top okay, and in a pretty short period of time -- and it was certainly worth it. Beautiful views in all directions early in the morning when I was there.
Brian Kalet - Aug 18, 2009 7:32 am Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2007
West SlopeGood view.
tomlauren - Mar 9, 2009 12:43 am Date Climbed: Mar 8, 2009
Northwest SlopeHiked the Northwest Slope from the Moraine Park Museum. I enjoyed the nice, flat, summit block. Great views of Moraine Park and the surrounding peaks.