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Sunlight Peak, a Colorado 14er at 14,059 feet

Colorado Fourteener

Sunlight Peak

14,059'

Rank #41

Standard Route

South Slopes

Sunlight Peak
14,059' · #41
17 mi
6,000' gain
Class 4
17
miles RT
6,000
ft gain
Class 4
difficulty
10-14
hours

Overview

The most difficult of the Chicago Basin peaks, with a Class 4 summit block that requires exposed climbing. The final moves to the tiny summit are intimidating with significant exposure. Often climbed after Windom when approaching from Chicago Basin.

Quick Facts

Mountain Range
San Juan Mountains
Nearest Town
Durango
National Forest
San Juan National Forest
Prominence
539'

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Location

Range San Juan Mountains
Coordinates 37.6272°N, 107.5958°W

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