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Sangre de Cristo Range

The "Blood of Christ" mountains form a dramatic wall rising from the San Luis Valley. These peaks are known for their steep, rugged terrain and the iconic Crestones - some of Colorado's most technical 14ers.

10 Peaks
14,345' Highest
South-central Colorado, east of the San Luis Valley
Best Season
June through September
Character
Steep and technical
Elevation Range
14,037' - 14,345'
Nearest Towns
Westcliffe, Crestone, Alamosa

Peaks in Sangre de Cristo Range

Blanca Peak - Colorado 14er
No. 4 Sangre de Cristo Range

Blanca Peak

14,345'
Class 2 6 mi 2,700' gain
Crestone Peak - Colorado 14er
No. 7 Sangre de Cristo Range

Crestone Peak

14,294'
Class 3 14 mi 5,700' gain
Crestone Needle - Colorado 14er
No. 22 Sangre de Cristo Range

Crestone Needle

14,197'
Class 4 12 mi 4,400' gain
Kit Carson Peak - Colorado 14er
No. 25 Sangre de Cristo Range

Kit Carson Peak

14,165'
Class 3 15 mi 6,250' gain
Challenger Point - Colorado 14er
No. 36 Sangre de Cristo Range

Challenger Point

14,081'
Class 2 13.5 mi 5,400' gain
Humboldt Peak - Colorado 14er
No. 39 Sangre de Cristo Range

Humboldt Peak

14,064'
Class 2 11 mi 4,200' gain
Ellingwood Point - Colorado 14er
No. 43 Sangre de Cristo Range

Ellingwood Point

14,055'
Class 2 6 mi 2,450' gain
Mt. Lindsey - Colorado 14er
No. 45 Sangre de Cristo Range

Mt. Lindsey

14,053'
Class 3 8.3 mi 3,500' gain
Culebra Peak - Colorado 14er
No. 44 Sangre de Cristo Range

Culebra Peak

14,053'
Class 2 5 mi 2,700' gain
Little Bear Peak - Colorado 14er
No. 48 Sangre de Cristo Range

Little Bear Peak

14,037'
Class 4 3.5 mi 2,300' gain
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