Mt Belford is a 14er located in the Collegiate Peaks of the Sawatch Mountains in Colorado. The trail up to this moderately trafficked 14er is very steep and involves lots of elevation gain. Since Mt Oxford is only 1.5 miles apart from Mt Belford, it’s common to hike these two mountains together. While this…
Mt Belford & Mt Oxford are a pair of class 2 14ers located in the Collegiate Peaks of Central Colorado. The trail up these two peaks is very steep and involves lots of elevation gain. Since the two mountains are only 1.5 miles apart, they are commonly hiked together. While these mountains do not…
Missouri Mountain is a 14er located in the Collegiate Peaks of the Sawatch Range. The hike to the summit is relatively moderate for a 14er, but does involve about 4,500 feet of elevation gain on the way to the top. This is a good 14er for those who are just starting out, moderate hikers…
A Mt Massive winter hike is a great option for those looking to get into winter hiking of the 14ers. This mountain is second highest in Colorado, just 10 feet under Mt Elbert which is the tallest. This 14 mile hike has over 4,800 feet of elevation gain and will be sure to test…
La Plata Peak is a 14er located near Leadville, Colorado. The trail starts near Route 82 (Independence Pass) and is composed mostly of packed dirt and loose rock. Although the hike is under 5 miles to the summit, there is over 4,000 feet of elevation gain during that time period. I would not consider…
Mt Elbert is the highest mountain in the state of Colorado at 14,439 feet. Located right outside of Leadville, Colorado, this mountain is a popular spot with locals and visitors to Colorado. The trail to the summit is a little over 9 miles, but don’t let the distance fool you. Before you gain the…
