Mount Elbert
Sawatch Range • Leadville, Colorado
hardout and back
9.5
Miles
4,500
Elevation Gain (ft)
7
Hours
14,440
High Point (ft)
Trail Description
Colorado's highest peak offers a challenging but non-technical climb with incredible panoramic views. The standard East Ridge route is the most popular approach.
Trail Highlights
Highest peak in Colorado
360-degree summit views
Sawatch Range panoramas
Fourteener achievement
Best Seasons
☀️summer
🍂fall
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County:Lake
Nearest City:Leadville
Parking Pass:No Pass Required
Dog-Friendly:Yes
Kid-Friendly:No
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