10 Must-do 14er hikes in Colorado
Colorado is the indisputable capital of 14ers.
Hiking to the top of any mountain gives you a sense of accomplishment and pride you can't find anywhere else. Let's be honest though, the view from the top of a 4,000' peak just can't compare to what you'll see from the summit of one of America's tallest mountains.
Home to over 50 peaks breaking the 14,000' benchmark, Colorado is the indisputable capital of 14ers. With so many to choose from, we thought we'd give you a break and show you some of the best Colorado hikes to help get the ball rolling. Check them out and start mapping out your next big summit!
8 Colorado hikes over 14,000 feet
1. Hike Mount Sneffels
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2. Hike Mount Elbert
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3. Summit Longs Peak
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4. Hike Huron Peak
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5. Hike 14er Mount Bierstadt
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6. Hike Wilson Peak aka Coors Peak
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7. Climb North Maroon Peak
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8. Hike Grays and Torreys Peak
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9. Hike to Quandary Peak
Distance: 7 miles
Elevation: 3500 feet
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10. Summit La Plata Peak
Distance: 9.25 miles
Elevation: 4500 feet
Type: Out-and-back
For more Colorado 14er resources:
-Download the Outbound App for offline navigation on your 14er adventures!
- 14 Tips for attempting your first 14er
- How to pack for a Colorado 14er
Cover photo: Kyle Frost
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