Gray's Peak and Torrey's Peak are side by side 14,000 foot mountains east of the Eisenhower Tunnel and just south of I-70.   The trail is an exhausting but well maintained 10 mile loop.  Allow 5-7 hours for the venture.

Below:  Our group tramps up the flanks in the early morning hours.

Farther Below:   A mountain goat grazes in the midst of the rocky scree near the top.    A helicopter made numerous passes as if inspecting the terrain or on a search mission.

Reaching the peak of Gray's demanded some sort of celebration.   The obligatory traditional Hoesley Headstand was implemented.

Left:   A view of Torrey's Peak to the northwest of Gray's.

Below:  Difficult to see through the haze is Lake Dillon and Frisco, Colorado just west of Gray's Peak.

At Left:  Hazy view of Quandary Peak, another 14-ner that lies at the south end of the Ten Mile Range.

Below:  The three ladies charging up the final switchbacks near the summit of Gray's.

At right:   Our group photo all happily and safely on the peak!

Below:  Feeling good with no altitude problems on her second 14-ner!

Sweeping scree fields drape the valley floor far below and to the north as we push on to the saddle linked to Torrey's Peak.

A much needed rest, lunch, and water at the summit of Torrey's

Below:   Our "lost" buddy Jim, who out-distanced us on the ascent and bagged the peaks in the order reversed of ours.

At right:  Click to enlarge.  View of the well defined trail leading northward to the parking lot/trail head.

Below: A-Basin Ski Resort just over the first ridge and right side of photo.  Keystone is centered on the next ridge back.

Mountain Man Super Dave

Below:  Switchbacking trails on the north face of Gray's.   These trails get a lot of use due to their proximity to I-70 and the accessibility of the Front Range to Denver.

The end of the trail brings thoughts of rest, cold beverages, and maybe a soothing soak in a hot tub.

Below:   Gray's (on right) and Torrey's(on left) from the Summit Co Recpath in Frisco.