Local Guide to Grays and Torreys Peak for First-Timers

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These mountains are the traditional homeland of the Arapaho, Ute, and Cheyenne people. Some of the trails have been around since before settlers came. Visit with respect.
Always check the weather before you go. You can type in the exact peak into weather.gov and get pin-point weather forecasts. Just scroll down to the chart and get accurate weather data for your hike.
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As always, visit the mountains responsibly! Always pack out your trash including water bottles, fruit peels, toilet paper, and anything else you bring with you. Leave only footprints.
Follow all closures, fire bans, drone regulations (no drones in wilderness areas), and dog rules (dogs must be leashed on all trails).
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All the photos and videos you see of these incredible Vail hikes were taken by me. I rarely edit other people out of photos (and I would make a note here if I did!).
✨ Time stamps:
00:00 - intro
00:17 - Hiking facts
00:26 - Is Grays and Torreys Peak good for beginners?
00:31 - Best time to hike
00:45 - Do you need an SUV to reach the trailhead?
00:50 - Bes time to start your hike for solitude
00:56 - Safety information
01:11 - About the hike
01:50 - what to pack
02:21 - outro