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Mount Belford Climber's Log

Dow Williams - Sep 13, 2024 9:13 am Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2024

Mt. Belford

Did Missouri on Tuesday and Belford and Oxford on Thursday. Tuesday had afternoon storms, otherwise these three are worth doing together, you will save 2000' and an hour of hiking if you do it this way. Goes without saying you have to be fit to do all three in one go. Some folks camp at an old log cabin, well before the trail split, but that only saves a fast hiker 45 minutes. It takes more time than that to set up camp not too mention the extra weight. They don't want you camping around the trail split, sign posted as of 2024. Missouri was 5.5 hrs RT for me, 2.5 less than what was posted in the book. Belford and Oxford were 6.5 hrs for me, 3.5 hrs less than what was posted in the guide. Belford's route is NW facing (no morning sun) and the wind was quite impressive. Maybe plan Belford and Oxford for a summer outing vs fall. Missouri gets a lot of sun. Not much wildlife either day, just your typical pika's and marmots.

LazyJSkwires - Sep 19, 2023 7:02 pm Date Climbed: Sep 17, 2023

Wasn't what I planned

I had planned on Missouri but changed my mind on seeing the snow. Probably would have been fine. Continued to Oxford and retraced my steps. Belford is just steep pretty much any way you come up

cmcalhoun - Jun 21, 2023 5:03 pm Date Climbed: Oct 23, 2021

Belford

Fun!

Kiefer - Jan 2, 2023 9:55 am Date Climbed: Dec 23, 2022

Via Pecks Peak

Long, cold day with Pecks Peak and Mt. Oxford.

runbyu1 - Sep 1, 2022 5:16 pm Date Climbed: Aug 27, 2022

Belford, Oxford, Missouri in 6 hours

https://www.strava.com/activities/7711607375
Wasn't feeling it on the climb up Belford

Ted Bauer - Aug 14, 2022 5:52 am Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2022

Bagging Belford

The elevation gain right out of the parking lot is no joke. This one felt pretty straight up for me from the beginning until the top.

utahjimk - Jul 26, 2022 9:46 am Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2022

Belford / Oxford combination

From Missouri Gulch trailhead, with Wasatch Mountain Club group.

birdhead - Jun 15, 2021 9:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2021

NW Ridge

Climbed with Oxford. Very steep but nicely maintained trail up the ridge.

tjburr - Nov 12, 2020 2:36 am Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2000

Triple 14er Day

Great climbing. Beautiful weather and scenery. Pure Rocky Mountain nirvana. Climbing is my passion. Happy Trails.

kteichert - Jun 22, 2020 10:24 am Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2020

Great start to a trip

We left Utah at 9am on Wednesday morning in search of some awesome peaks. We got to the trailhead at 5pm, and chatted with a couple girls who had just come down from doing a Belford/Oxford/Missouri day. They looked beat and tired. We were excited at what we were going to encounter. The trail system in this area is so well maintained, and it is a straight shot to the summit of Belford. The trail up the northwest ridge is very well maintained and easy to follow. It took us about 2 hours to get to the top of Belford, as we averaged just under 2 mph.

JesseSumrak - Jun 21, 2020 12:31 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2020

Belford and Oxford Combo

Climbed with my good buddies Ben and Andrea. Cruised to the top and arrived shortly after sunrise. Beautiful morning, but super freaking cold.

BKiser90 - Jun 20, 2020 5:49 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2020

With Oxford, No Missouri

Summer solstice hike with my wife and my friend Jesse Sumrak. Our initial goal was to tag Belford, Oxford, and Missouri but I was feeling pretty tired when we arrived at the junction to Missouri. Started at 3:15 am. Summited Belford at 6:15. Super cold wind with a beautiful sunrise.