Mt. Elbert, a Colorado 14er at 14,439 feet

Colorado Fourteener

Mt. Elbert

14,439'

Rank #1

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Standard Route

Northeast Ridge

Mt. Elbert

14,439' · #1

9.5 mi

4,500' gain

Class 1

9.5

miles RT

4,500

ft gain

Class 1

difficulty

6-9

hours

Overview

The highest peak in Colorado and the entire Rocky Mountains. Despite its impressive elevation, the Northeast Ridge route is a moderate hike accessible to most prepared hikers. Standing atop Mt. Elbert, you'll be higher than anywhere else in the contiguous United States outside of California.

Quick Facts

Mountain Range: Sawatch Range
Nearest Town: Leadville
National Forest: San Isabel National Forest
Prominence: 9,093'

Photos

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Location

Range Sawatch Range

Coordinates 39.1178°N, 106.4453°W

Routes

Northeast Ridge

9.5 mi 4,500' gain Class 1 6-9 hrs

East Ridge

11.3 mi 4,200' gain Class 1

Southeast Ridge

10.5 mi 5,300' gain Class 2

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