Mt Antero is the highest peak of the Southern Sawatch Range of Colorado at 14, 276 feet. This hike could be really long or really short, depending on your mode of transportation. Mt Antero is a hard hike if you start at the lower TH but not technically difficulty, topping off at Class 2….
Mt Princeton is almost impossible to miss when you drive through Salida or Buena Vista Colorado. This prominent 14er is a very popular hike and one that is recommended for intermediate hikers. The length and difficulty of this trail is entirely dependent on how high you are able to drive up this mountain. This…
Mt Belford & Mt Oxford are a pair of class 2 14ers located in the Sawatch Range 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 14ers do not…
Missouri Mountain is a Colorado 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 on…
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 Harvard & Mt Columbia are a pair of 14ers located near the north side of the Collegiate Peaks outside of Buena Vista. These mountains can be hiked by themselves or together via a ridge traverse. The popular traverse involves some scrambling near the top of Mt Harvard, but the most difficult section of…