Elevation

14,440 ft / 4,401 m

#1 in Colorado

#28 in United States

Prominence

9,080 ft / 2,768 m

#1 in Colorado

#14 in United States

Climbs

369 climbs

#1 in Colorado

#39 in United States

Top climbing months

August   25%

July   23%

September  18%

Most climbed route

Northeast Ridge via Half Moon Creek

8.9 mi • 4,385 ft gain • Class 1

Highlights

  • Mount Elbert is the highest Colorado 14er, the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains, and the 2nd highest peak in the continental US.
  • There are three main routes up Elbert, 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.
  • Despite its height, Elbert's summit has been reached by Jeep, mountain bike, and many puppies.
98 climbs • 8.9 mi • 4,385 ft gain • 7 hr 27 min • Class 1
21 climbs • 7.4 mi • 3,888 ft gain • 7 hr 40 min • Class 1
11 climbs • 11.4 mi • 4,557 ft gain • 9 hr 18 min • Class 1
8 climbs • 10.1 mi • 3,795 ft gain • 8 hr 15 min • Class 1
8 climbs • 9.3 mi • 4,332 ft gain • 7 hr 21 min
8 climbs • 10.2 mi • 4,980 ft gain • 8 hr 36 min • Class 2

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