Colorado peaks
Colorado summits
First Ascent Awards
1658 of 5,009 peaks 33%
Top climbing months
July 19%
August 18%
September 12%
Colorado mountains highlights
- In summer months beware of near-daily afternoon thunderstorms up high. Best to start really early and plan to be off the top usually by 12-1pm at the latest.
- Numerous mountain ranges, such as the Sawatch, Elk, San Juan, Sangre de Cristo, Mosquito, Ten Mile, and Front, contain a diverse collection of mountains worthy of exploration.
- One of the most famous and popular peak challenges in the world, the Colorado 14ers Peak Challenge, permeates every aspect of Colorado culture
- The highest peak in Colorado, Mount Elbert 14,440 ft, is the highest in the Rocky Mountains and 2nd highest in the contiguous United States
- The Rocky Mountains reach their zenith in the heart of Colorado, with over 50 peaks reaching above 14,000 ft high.
Latest summits
"Began at forest boundary on Boulder Rd at 9:20, reaching 10378 by 10:13, then 10715 at 12:10, and Martland at 2:05, and lastly Schoolmarm at 4:28. Slow going with snow on north slopes and on the ridgeline. " — xnatedawgx • Nov 9, 2019
"Began at forest boundary on Boulder Rd at 9:20, reaching 10378 by 10:13, then 10715 at 12:10, and Martland at 2:05, and lastly Schoolmarm at 4:28. Slow going with snow on north slopes and on the ridgeline. " — xnatedawgx • Nov 9, 2019
"Began at forest boundary on Boulder Rd at 9:20, reaching 10378 by 10:13, then 10715 at 12:10, and Martland at 2:05, and lastly Schoolmarm at 4:28. Slow going with snow on north slopes and on the ridgeline. " — xnatedawgx • Nov 9, 2019
"Began at forest boundary on Boulder Rd at 9:20, reaching 10378 by 10:13, then 10715 at 12:10, and Martland at 2:05, and lastly Schoolmarm at 4:28. Slow going with snow on north slopes and on the ridgeline. " — xnatedawgx • Nov 9, 2019
"Began at 1:56 from Bear Trap Ranch(with permission), failing to summit Mt Vigil from the route, then reaching San Luis Pk at 3:52, then McKinley Pk at 4:34, then Knights Pk at 5:21 and finishing at 6:35." — xnatedawgx • Oct 19, 2019