Colorado peaks

5,007 peaks

Highest peak

Mount Elbert

14,440 ft / 4,401 m

Most summited peak

Mount Elbert

299 summits

Most prominent peak

Mount Elbert

9,093 ft / 2,771 m prom

Colorado summits

10,874 summits

First Ascent Awards

1659 of 5,007 peaks 33%

Top climbing months

July 19%

August 19%

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.
"This one started out with a nice easy, wide trail, then progressed to a sketchy ice ascent, complete with a summit scramble in high winds. Just enough to get the adrenaline pumping!" — LGH-Dan • Jan 11, 2020
"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

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