There are 53 official 14ers in the state of Colorado and 5 additional “unofficial” peaks that are over 14,000 feet. Conquer all of them using my hike reviews!
Mount of the Holy Cross is a Class 2 14er located in the Sawatch Range of Colorado. It is a moderately difficult Colorado 14er at about 11 miles total. The trek to the summit is not technically difficult, but there is a significant gain and loss of elevation along the way, which makes it…
Torreys Peak West Ridge trail is an alternative to the standard route up the popular Colorado 14er. Unlike the approach from the east, the West Ridge route avoids almost all of the crowds and has easy trailhead access starting on paved Loveland Pass. However, this route up Torreys Peak is far more difficult than…
Torreys Peak is one of Colorado’s easiest 14ers and a great choice for beginners. Located about 1.5 hours from Denver, Torreys Peak offers a straightforward route, stunning alpine views and the opportunity to combine your hike with neighboring Grays Peak for a two-for-one summit day. While its reputation as an “easy” 14er attracts thousands…
Pikes Peak via the Barr Trail (standard route) is a strenuous Class 1 hike up the 14,110 foot Colorado 14er located just outside of Colorado Springs. Although there is no technical terrain, this 24+ mile day also has over 7,600ft of climbing making it a very challenging hike. Some hikers do stretch this into…
Grays Peak is one of the most popular and easiest Colorado 14ers and is often considered one of the best Colorado 14ers for beginners. Located under 1.5 hours from Denver, Grays Peak offers a straightforward route, stunning alpine views and the opportunity to combine your hike with neighboring Torreys Peak for a two-for-one summit…
La Plata Peak Southwest Ridge is an alternative Class 2 route up the 14er located in the Sawatch Range of Colorado. This route is about 7.75 miles total with 3,600 feet of elevation gain and much quieter than the standard trail up the north side of the peak. Although most of the trail is…