Mount Elbert

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Rick Kimpel

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Mount Elbert is the highest Colorado 14er and the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains, yet the summit has been reached by Jeep and also mountain bike. There are three main routes up the mountain, all of which gain over 4,000 feet of elevation. The standard route ascends the peak from the east, starting from the Colorado Trail. Mount Elbert is a popular backcountry ski descent in the Spring.

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timetraveler • Aug 17, 2012
timetraveler • Aug 17, 2012
Spencer • Aug 11, 2012
agentrusco • Jun 22, 2012
Josh.C.Arthur • Aug 20, 2011
Kelly B taking a breather.

Josh.C.Arthur • Aug 20, 2008
View from the summit ridge.

Josh.C.Arthur • Aug 20, 2008
On the Summit!

Josh.C.Arthur • Aug 20, 2008
garf • Sep 15, 2012
garf • Sep 15, 2012
garf • Sep 15, 2012
My first 14er!

garf • Sep 15, 2012
Oana • Jul 9, 2011
Oana • Jul 9, 2011
My 2nd 14er in 2011

Oana • Jul 9, 2011
Oana • Jul 9, 2011
La Plata next?

drschickchiro • Jun 3, 2012
Enjoying the scenery

drschickchiro • Jun 3, 2012

Mount Elbert SUMMIT LOG peakery first ascent by eskimoto

158 people report climbing or hiking to the summit, most recently on Sep 15, 2012. Below are trip reports and shared pictures from their climbs.

Others who’ve claimed Mount Elbert

Routes Used trails & approaches

18% North Mt. Elbert Trail

17% Northeast Ridge

17% Northeast Ridge via Half Moon Creek

9% Main trail from the Northeast

9% Mt.Elbert Trail East side of Mtn.

9% South Mt. Elbert Trail

7% North from Half Moon CG

4% Southeast Ridge via Black Cloud Trailhead

3% East Ridge

3% Southwest Ridge from Echo Canyon

0% Helgesen route

Comments

Shreddergirl

commented on Apr 15, 2011
Climbed and had an excellent snowboard descent!
scott

commented on Sep 2, 2011
Elevation raised to 14,440 in 2002, see here: http://www.skyrunner.com/story/coheights.htm