Colorado Fourteener
Little Bear Peak
14,037'
Rank #48
Standard Route
West Ridge/Hourglass
Little Bear Peak
14,037' · #48
3.5 mi
2,300' gain
Class 4
3.5
miles RT
2,300
ft gain
Class 4
difficulty
10-14
hours
Overview
Considered one of Colorado's most dangerous 14ers due to extremely loose rock. The west ridge/Hourglass couloir involves Class 4 climbing on unstable terrain. The Little Bear-Blanca traverse is notoriously difficult. Only for very experienced climbers.
Quick Facts
- Mountain Range
- Sangre de Cristo Range
- Nearest Town
- Alamosa
- National Forest
- Rio Grande National Forest
- Prominence
- 377'
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Location
Range Sangre de Cristo Range
Coordinates 37.5667°N, 105.4972°W
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