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Challenger Point, a Colorado 14er at 14,081 feet

Colorado Fourteener

Challenger Point

14,081'

Rank #36

Standard Route

North Slopes

Challenger Point
14,081' · #36
13.5 mi
5,400' gain
Class 2
13.5
miles RT
5,400
ft gain
Class 2
difficulty
8-11
hours

Overview

Named in memory of the Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts. Usually climbed in combination with Kit Carson Peak. The north slopes route offers a moderate Class 2 climb. The traverse to Kit Carson involves more difficult terrain.

Quick Facts

Mountain Range
Sangre de Cristo Range
Nearest Town
Crestone
National Forest
Rio Grande National Forest
Prominence
301'

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Location

Range Sangre de Cristo Range
Coordinates 37.9803°N, 105.6067°W

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