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Mailbox Peak Old Trail
Hiking Trail
Hard
4.81 mi
3,985 ft
3:05:26
The Mailbox Peak Old Trail is legendary. It’s steep the whole way, it’s a challenge for even the most experienced hiker, and the views from the top are spectacular. At the summit, there’s a Mailbox with a book where you can leave your name on the list of those who’ve conquered this mighty trail. If you’d like to summit Mailbox Peak, but the old trail sounds a bit too intense, there’s also The New Trail. The New Trail covers the same ridge but uses large switchbacks to dramatically reduce the average gradient.
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mailbox - B-line to the top | 2.94 mi | 3,963 ft | 25.5% |
| MailBox Trail Direct | 2.38 mi | 3,842 ft | 30.4% |
| Old trailhead to connection @ new trail | 1.96 mi | 3,327 ft | 32.0% |
| (old) trailhead to summit via (new) scree trail | 2.20 mi | 3,809 ft | 32.7% |
| Old Mailbox climb to rockfield | 2.03 mi | 3,058 ft | 28.4% |
| Old trailhead to connection @ new trail | 1.96 mi | 3,327 ft | 32.0% |
| Hydration Rock to VHL | 0.33 mi | 535 ft | 30.1% |
| VHL to The Green Gate | 0.39 mi | 863 ft | 41.8% |
| Granite Creek Rd Climb | 0.94 mi | 1,253 ft | 25.1% |
| Mailbox Talus Field | 0.16 mi | 200 ft | 22.9% |
| Final push | 0.20 mi | 446 ft | 42.2% |
| Mailbox Peak - Down | 2.52 mi | -3,816 ft | -28.6% |