West Ridge
Windom Peak · 14,082' · Rank #34
Class 2 Standard Route
18
miles RT
6,000
ft gain
Class 2
difficulty
10-13
hours
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Route Details
- Distance
- 18 miles RT
- Elevation Gain
- 6,000'
- Difficulty
- Class 2
- Exposure
- Low
- Typical Time
- 10-13 hours
Trailhead
- Name
- Needleton (Durango & Silverton train)
- Starting Elevation
- 8,212'
- Coordinates
- 37.6219°N, 107.6225°W
Parking & Access
- Parking
- Paid Lot 100+ spots
- Fee
- $142/day
Train ticket includes 4-day parking at Durango station. Split between group members.
Restroom No Service
Same as Mt. Eolus - TRAIN REQUIRED. Durango & Silverton Railroad. Call for reservations (dont book online). Weminuche Wilderness.
Route Description
The most moderate of the Chicago Basin peaks. From camp, the west ridge offers Class 2 climbing to a spacious summit. The easiest of the basin's three 14ers and often the first summit of the day when climbing multiple peaks.
Gear & Preparation
Same logistics as Eolus - train access, backpacking, bear canisters. Windom is a great first peak before tackling Sunlight or Eolus.