Colorado peaks
Colorado summits
First Ascent Awards
2124 of 5,609 peaks 37%
Top climbing months
July 20%
August 18%
September 13%
Colorado mountains highlights
- The Rocky Mountains reach their zenith in the heart of Colorado, with over 50 peaks reaching above 14,000 ft high.
- 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
- One of the most famous and popular peak challenges in the world, the Colorado 14ers Peak Challenge, permeates every aspect of Colorado culture
- 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.
- 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.
Latest summits
"Legged up to meet Kelly, Simon, Tim, Virgil, Jimmy at the top but went a stupid way because I misread the map. After lots of switchbacks and mountain bikers, I met the crew up there for a summit beer and we descended back down a smart way together. Nice worthwhile outing for sure. " — benyboy • Mar 2, 2024
"Walked from Evergreen Lake to Evergreen Mountain with Virgil, Edel, Tim, and James. Lovely day, included some snow trudging and scrambling around off trail. Saw wildlife, nice views, nice weather, nice company, great time. " — benyboy • Jan 27, 2024
"Quick leg up with Owen to check out Sacred Cliffs. Always a lovely view from the peak. Snow was manageable without traction but had to take it slow on some parts of the downhill." — benyboy • Jan 3, 2024
"1. First stop along a mtb ride around North Table Mountain. Did not take the bike up Lichen.
2. Third stop on a ride around North Table Mountain with Moshe. Snowy on the way up and down." — benyboy • Jan 2, 2024
"1. First stop along a mtb ride around North Table Mountain. Did not take the bike up Lichen.
2. Third stop on a ride around North Table Mountain with Moshe. Snowy on the way up and down." — benyboy • Jan 2, 2024