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Sunshine Peak, a Colorado 14er at 14,001 feet

Colorado Fourteener

Sunshine Peak

14,001'

Rank #57

Standard Route

Via Redcloud Ridge

Sunshine Peak
14,001' · #57
11 mi
4,500' gain
Class 2
11
miles RT
4,500
ft gain
Class 2
difficulty
6-9
hours

Overview

Usually climbed in combination with Redcloud Peak via the connecting ridge. The shortest 14er at 14,001 feet, Sunshine barely makes the list. The ridge traverse from Redcloud involves easy Class 2 terrain. Great views of the San Juan backcountry.

Quick Facts

Mountain Range
San Juan Mountains
Nearest Town
Lake City
National Forest
Uncompahgre National Forest
Prominence
601'

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Location

Range San Juan Mountains
Coordinates 37.9228°N, 107.4253°W

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