Colorado Fourteener
Capitol Peak
14,130'
Rank #31
Standard Route
Northeast Ridge via Knife Edge
Capitol Peak
14,130' · #31
17 mi
5,300' gain
Class 4
17
miles RT
5,300
ft gain
Class 4
difficulty
12-16
hours
Overview
Widely considered Colorado's most difficult and dangerous 14er. The infamous Knife Edge traverse is an extremely exposed Class 4 section with severe consequences for falls. Most climbers approach this as a two-day trip with a camp at Capitol Lake. This peak demands respect and careful preparation.
Quick Facts
- Mountain Range
- Elk Mountains
- Nearest Town
- Aspen
- National Forest
- White River National Forest
- Prominence
- 1,978'
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Location
Range Elk Mountains
Coordinates 39.1503°N, 107.0833°W
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