Ascending Crestone Needle Published September 30, 2024 at 3840 × 2160 in Crestone Needle 14er Hike Guide ← Previous / Next → The crux section of the gully on Crestone Needle. A hiker carefully navigates exposed terrain on the upper portion of Crestone Needle. This section showcases the steep scrambling and solid rock that make Crestone Needle one of Colorado’s most popular technical fourteeners.