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| Mt. Elbert |
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Beginning Elevation:
9,622 Feet
Difficulty:
More Difficult
Elevation:
10,600 Feet
Elevation Gain:
4,811 Feet
Ending Elevation:
14,433 Feet
Length, One-way:
6.0 Miles
USGS Maps:
Mt. Massive, Mt. Elbert
Reservation:
No
Season:
May - September
From Leadville, From Leadville travel south on US Hwy 24 to the junction of Colorado Highway 82. Travel west approximately 4 miles to Lake County Road 24. Turn right (north) on Lake County 24 and follow it approximately 1.1 miles to the scenic parking area just north of Lakeview Campground. The South Elbert Trail will follow the Colorado Trail (signs) heading north for 2.3 miles at which point the South Elbert Trail branches to the left (west ) climbing more steeply. The first 1.8 miles of trail can be traveled with a 4WD starting on Forest Road 125.1B just north of the parking area described above.
Location Information
Mount Elbert is Colorado's highest peak and the second highest peak in the lower 48 states with an elevation of 14,433 feet. It is named for an influential leader in the state, Samuel Elbert. The South Mount Elbert trail forks off the Colorado Trail, which continues to Halfmoon Creek. This is the "easiest" route to Mt. Elbert, but remember, the elevation gain is still 4,600 feet.
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