Highest summit of the Rocky Mountains, the highest point in the state of Colorado, and the second-highest summit in the contiguous United States
From Denver (112 miles): Take N Broadway and W 8th Ave to W 6th Ave/6th Ave. Freeway. Take I-70 W to CO-91 S in Summit County. Take exit 195 from I-70 W. Continue on CO-91 S. Take Halfmoon Rd to Trl 110 in Twin Lakes.
Overview
Mount Elbert (14,433 feet) is the highest point in Colorado and the highest summit of the Rocky Mountains, the second-highest in the contiguous U.S. (after Mount Whitney). It is in the Sawatch Range near Leadville. The standard routes are non-technical and among the most popular fourteener hikes in the state, and views from the top reach across central Colorado.
Top Trail
| Trail | Length | Elevation Gain | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mount Elbert Trail | About 9.5 miles round trip | About 4,700 feet | A steady forest trail to a long ridge; a class 1 hike; start at dawn |
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Featured Trail
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North Mount Elbert Trail
10.4 miles roundtrip, 4,468 feet elevation gain
