The Niwot Ridge is not the easiest route to find beta on, but it is awesome. Several tricky spots that do not exceed Class 4, and some challenging route finding, but solid rock, grippy holds abound, and stellar views. Hit Navajo via the chimney. Descended Airplane Gully. Kudos to Brian Kalet for his detailed trip report and photos.
BLong - Aug 20, 2017 10:07 am Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2017
Navajo
Great day climbing Dicker's Peck > Navajo.
tjburr - Jul 12, 2017 7:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 1984
Navajo Peak from Pawnee Pass
I climbed Navajo Peak back in the days before the popularity of the Indian Peaks exploded. There used to be a lot of visitors from Missouri. In 1984, it was possible to find a camping site without too much trouble. Fast forward to 2017 and areas like this need to be carefully managed to keep the masses from damaging the fragile ecosystem.
rmjwinters - Jun 21, 2017 11:33 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2017
Traverse from Apache
Climbed Apache Couloir and traversed from Apache. Ice in the chimney. Descended via Airplane Gully.
McCannster - Jul 11, 2016 10:29 am Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2016
North Ridge from Dicker's Peck
Simul climbed the N Ridge after doing Dicker's Peck, on our traverse from Shoshoni.
boisedoc - Sep 15, 2015 11:11 am Date Climbed: Jul 20, 1988
fun times
fun hike via airplane gully. took a spill on the loose rocks and cut up my wrist. The summit block is very fun
chicagotransplant - Aug 12, 2015 12:48 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2015
Queens Way to Navajo
Ascended Queens Way on Apache with Scot, Colin, Kevin, Sarah, Shawn, Bob and Kate. Then traversed over to Navajo, up its west chimney and then down the airplane gully. Airplane gully was pretty loose in spots and we had a close call, be careful!
theREALCarpeDM - Aug 3, 2014 12:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2014
North face
Up Queens Way to Apache, over to Dickers Peck (ran into some people I know who loaned me a harness and belayed me up. Then, up the North Face of Navajo, over to Niwot Ridge, and down Airplane Gully.
Pewma - Oct 15, 2013 12:59 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2013
Navajo Peak
Amazing view. Even though I left early I still managed to get rained on. I saw a ton of Pika on the way up
belexes - Aug 25, 2013 5:22 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2013
Airplane Gully
Climbed via the Airplane Gully with Marco and his friend Jeff. We started around 5AM, and it was still dark. We did have the nearly full moon. We were concerned about clouds rolling in before we reached the gully, but it turned out to be nothing to worry about. It was, however, pretty windy and chilly. There were only a handful of hikers going for Navajo, but there were the usual crowds of dayhikers near Long Lake.
triyoda - Aug 11, 2013 10:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2013
Awesome
This is a great peak, the airplane wreckage makes it a lot more interesting.
relic - Feb 23, 2013 1:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 1982
Long time ago
Date is a guess, from the few years I lived in Colorado.
I do remember inspecting the place wreck debris.
Redpoynte - Sep 10, 2012 11:05 am Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2012
Beautiful area
Via Niwot Ridge. Perfect day. No wind, no clouds, no heat...perfect! Climbed with Brenta. Descended by airplane gully.
ephilli2 - Aug 20, 2012 12:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2012
Via Airplace Gully
I've been eyeing this peak for years and finally got around to climbing it. Well worth the trip.
Sarah Simon - Jul 31, 2011 11:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2011
Navajo snowfield and northface
The snowfield was plenty steep, but the ice was minimal. Climbed via the North Face. Opted for the crack up the pink granite just below the top...and the squeeze under the dark band of rock (bomber hand-holds on grippy flakes, crappy, down-sloping footholds) reminded me just how lousy of a rock climber I am in my Scarpa full-shank mountaineering boots vs. my rock shoes! Pathetic! Had to talk my way up and over that section. :) Lunch at the summit, then descent via Airplane Gully which I think is the spawn of pure evil. The scenery is great and the wreckage makes for high drama, but the loose rocks on a steep, gravel slopes just frankly sucks.
thatnissanguy - Dec 18, 2010 8:06 pm Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2010
Niwot Ridge ascent, Airplane Gully descent
What a cool summit! Loved every minute minus the scree-fest on Niwot. Looking forward to returning for the Navajo Snowfield and technical route.
Brian Kalet - Oct 18, 2010 12:47 pm Date Climbed: Oct 16, 2010
MattK - Sep 27, 2010 8:24 am Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2010
With Apache and Niwot Ridge
Up airplane gulley, quick side trip to Niwot Ridge and then a traverse over to Apache. Darn fun mountain.
StephanieLynn - Sep 16, 2010 7:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2009
North face, sorta
Took an alternate route up the north face that was about 5.2-5.3. Awesome climbing on solid rock! Would like to go back and get Dicker's Peck. With Kiefer.
Brian C - Sep 11, 2010 6:14 pm Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2010
Tour!
Climbed up airplane gully. Topped out by interesting chimney (4th class?) in stead of standard route. Descended west chimney. Good route but I think harder climbing down than up. Up Apache and down the East Ledges. Was going to attempt Dickers but was waaaaaay too cold/windy. Fun day!
BradBartick - Jul 8, 2021 7:45 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2021
Niwot Ridge to NavajoThe Niwot Ridge is not the easiest route to find beta on, but it is awesome. Several tricky spots that do not exceed Class 4, and some challenging route finding, but solid rock, grippy holds abound, and stellar views. Hit Navajo via the chimney. Descended Airplane Gully. Kudos to Brian Kalet for his detailed trip report and photos.
BLong - Aug 20, 2017 10:07 am Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2017
NavajoGreat day climbing Dicker's Peck > Navajo.
tjburr - Jul 12, 2017 7:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 1984
Navajo Peak from Pawnee PassI climbed Navajo Peak back in the days before the popularity of the Indian Peaks exploded. There used to be a lot of visitors from Missouri. In 1984, it was possible to find a camping site without too much trouble. Fast forward to 2017 and areas like this need to be carefully managed to keep the masses from damaging the fragile ecosystem.
rmjwinters - Jun 21, 2017 11:33 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2017
Traverse from ApacheClimbed Apache Couloir and traversed from Apache. Ice in the chimney. Descended via Airplane Gully.
McCannster - Jul 11, 2016 10:29 am Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2016
North Ridge from Dicker's PeckSimul climbed the N Ridge after doing Dicker's Peck, on our traverse from Shoshoni.
boisedoc - Sep 15, 2015 11:11 am Date Climbed: Jul 20, 1988
fun timesfun hike via airplane gully. took a spill on the loose rocks and cut up my wrist. The summit block is very fun
chicagotransplant - Aug 12, 2015 12:48 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2015
Queens Way to NavajoAscended Queens Way on Apache with Scot, Colin, Kevin, Sarah, Shawn, Bob and Kate. Then traversed over to Navajo, up its west chimney and then down the airplane gully. Airplane gully was pretty loose in spots and we had a close call, be careful!
theREALCarpeDM - Aug 3, 2014 12:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2014
North faceUp Queens Way to Apache, over to Dickers Peck (ran into some people I know who loaned me a harness and belayed me up. Then, up the North Face of Navajo, over to Niwot Ridge, and down Airplane Gully.
Pewma - Oct 15, 2013 12:59 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2013
Navajo PeakAmazing view. Even though I left early I still managed to get rained on. I saw a ton of Pika on the way up
belexes - Aug 25, 2013 5:22 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2013
Airplane GullyClimbed via the Airplane Gully with Marco and his friend Jeff. We started around 5AM, and it was still dark. We did have the nearly full moon. We were concerned about clouds rolling in before we reached the gully, but it turned out to be nothing to worry about. It was, however, pretty windy and chilly. There were only a handful of hikers going for Navajo, but there were the usual crowds of dayhikers near Long Lake.
triyoda - Aug 11, 2013 10:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2013
AwesomeThis is a great peak, the airplane wreckage makes it a lot more interesting.
relic - Feb 23, 2013 1:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 1982
Long time agoDate is a guess, from the few years I lived in Colorado.
I do remember inspecting the place wreck debris.
Redpoynte - Sep 10, 2012 11:05 am Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2012
Beautiful areaVia Niwot Ridge. Perfect day. No wind, no clouds, no heat...perfect! Climbed with Brenta. Descended by airplane gully.
ephilli2 - Aug 20, 2012 12:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2012
Via Airplace GullyI've been eyeing this peak for years and finally got around to climbing it. Well worth the trip.
Sarah Simon - Jul 31, 2011 11:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2011
Navajo snowfield and northfaceThe snowfield was plenty steep, but the ice was minimal. Climbed via the North Face. Opted for the crack up the pink granite just below the top...and the squeeze under the dark band of rock (bomber hand-holds on grippy flakes, crappy, down-sloping footholds) reminded me just how lousy of a rock climber I am in my Scarpa full-shank mountaineering boots vs. my rock shoes! Pathetic! Had to talk my way up and over that section. :) Lunch at the summit, then descent via Airplane Gully which I think is the spawn of pure evil. The scenery is great and the wreckage makes for high drama, but the loose rocks on a steep, gravel slopes just frankly sucks.
thatnissanguy - Dec 18, 2010 8:06 pm Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2010
Niwot Ridge ascent, Airplane Gully descentWhat a cool summit! Loved every minute minus the scree-fest on Niwot. Looking forward to returning for the Navajo Snowfield and technical route.
Brian Kalet - Oct 18, 2010 12:47 pm Date Climbed: Oct 16, 2010
Niwot Ridge (ascent); Airplane Gully (descent)TR
MattK - Sep 27, 2010 8:24 am Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2010
With Apache and Niwot RidgeUp airplane gulley, quick side trip to Niwot Ridge and then a traverse over to Apache. Darn fun mountain.
StephanieLynn - Sep 16, 2010 7:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2009
North face, sortaTook an alternate route up the north face that was about 5.2-5.3. Awesome climbing on solid rock! Would like to go back and get Dicker's Peck. With Kiefer.
Brian C - Sep 11, 2010 6:14 pm Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2010
Tour!Climbed up airplane gully. Topped out by interesting chimney (4th class?) in stead of standard route. Descended west chimney. Good route but I think harder climbing down than up. Up Apache and down the East Ledges. Was going to attempt Dickers but was waaaaaay too cold/windy. Fun day!