Colorado Fourteener
Handies Peak
14,056'
Rank #42
Standard Route
Southwest Slopes
Handies Peak
14,056' · #42
5.8 mi
2,500' gain
Class 1
5.8
miles RT
2,500
ft gain
Class 1
difficulty
3-5
hours
Overview
A remote San Juan peak near Lake City. The standard route from American Basin is one of the shortest 14er hikes and travels through stunning alpine meadows famous for their wildflower displays in July. The high trailhead elevation makes this an excellent choice for acclimatization.
Quick Facts
- Mountain Range
- San Juan Mountains
- Nearest Town
- Lake City
- National Forest
- Uncompahgre National Forest
- Prominence
- 2,437'
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Location
Range San Juan Mountains
Coordinates 37.9130°N, 107.5044°W
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