Mount of the Holy Cross is a 14er located just south of Vail, Colorado. Although the trek to the summit is not extremely technically difficult, there is a significant gain and loss of elevation before you eventually get there. This Class 2 trail is a great longer day or short backpacking with designated camping…
Huron Peak is a popular “14er” located in between Leadville and Buena Vista. The beautiful mountain is located in San Isabel National Forest and barely makes the elusive ranks of being a “14er” by just 8 feet. Huron Peak is a moderate hike besides the last ½ – ¼ mile which gains about 800…
Tabeguache Peak is a “14er” located near the town of Salida, Colorado. This peak involves over 5,000 ft of elevation gain in just 5.5 miles and is commonly paired with neighboring Mt Shavano. This moderate to difficult hike has outstanding views from the summit in almost all directions. The summit of the mountain is very…
Humboldt Peak is a “14er” located in the Sangre De Cristo Wilderness as part of the San Isabel range in southern Colorado. The hike up the summit is fairly straightforward, but the last 1-2 miles involve switchbacks and some minor rock scrambling (Class 2 at the highest). Humboldt Peak has a trail that is…
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Mt Shavano is a “14er” located near the town of Alma, Colorado. This peak involves about 5,000 feet of elevation gain in just 5 miles and is commonly paired with Tabeguache Peak. This moderate hike has a variety of camping spots within a few miles of the trailhead and offers other trails in the…