1 shows much of the route. From the Shavano/Tabeguache trailhead, follow the trail approximately 0.1 mile to a trail junction. Turn right onto the Colorado Trail and hike along a fence above the old Blank Cabin trailhead -
2. Continue 1/4 mile to another trail junction
and turn left onto the Mt. Shavano trail -
3.
Hike over 3/4 mile into the forest (
4) to a point where the terrain levels near 10,600'. Zig zag a bit and continue (
5) up to a larger flat area. Walk northwest before ascending west along a small stream -
6. Near 10,900', cross to the north side of the stream (
7) and continue weaving through the forest. Near 11,200' and below a talus field, turn right
and continue east -
8. Swing to the north side of the ridge before turning left near 11,800' as you approach tree line -
9. Leave the trees and continue west across Shavano's southeast slopes -
10,
11,
12 and
13.
Follow the trail up to 13,400' on the saddle
where you can see the summit to the north -
14, and
15. Cross the large saddle and ascend the final 700 feet to the summit -
16 and
17. The rock is mostly stable and you will find several trail segments on this final pitch -
18. Weave up through the rocks and to reach the top
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19 and
20.
