Whether you are an avid mountain climber or just an avid collector, you wont find an embroidered patch of this quality anywhere else. Besides the oftenclimbed standard routes, the guide. Its hard to believe getting to the highest point in colorado requires so little effort relative to that necessary to summit other 14ers. The last section to the summit looked challenging as we. At 11,700, the trail levels out before climbing about 34 mile along a hillside towards elberts east ridge 6. It was named for territorial governor samuel elbert. Watch at your own risk taking the standard ne ridge route from halfmoon trailhead this is a gnarly 4. For more info about climbing fourteeners near buena vista, visit. We are on a mission to protect our nations natural treasures celebrating individual achievements. Mount elbert is the highest colorado 14er, the highest peak in the rocky mountains, and the 2nd highest peak in the continental us. If you continue straight, you will stay on the colorado trail heading north towards the north mount elbert and mount massive trailheads.
Colorados fourteeners, by gerry roach, is considered by many to be the bible for colorados 14ers. Elbert s northeast ridge the route described here is an easily accessible standard route. Continue through an aspen forest for 14 mile to a trail junction in the forest. Bierstadt colorado 14er mountains metal wall art climbing hiking. Mt elbert stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. It is the highest summit in colorado and the rocky mountains, and the second highest summit in the contiguous united states. An eight person rocky mountain youth corps crew will join the staff for six weeks. Some maps refer to this trail as the south mount elbert trail. A few camping spots in the woods on the way up if you want an early am start. I think this was a great choice for someone to do a 14er that is a beginner. Mt princeton is a popular 14er located in central colorado.
Here are some of our favorite fourteeners to climb. Organizational partners colorado fourteeners initiative. Bierstadt colorado 14er mountains metal wall art climbing hiking mount evans mt. Entire trail is fully snowfree, only a few patches off to side along upper portion of hike at least 10 off trail. Many other fourteeners surround elbert in all directions, and it is very close to central colorado s collegiate peaks. Of all the 14ers, you can drive to the summit of only pikes peak and evans.
See more ideas about patches, pin and patches and badge logo. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. First of all, i would recommend getting to the trailhead. One of the keys to a successful summit is to make sure that youre properly acclimated. Elbert colorado 14er embroidered ironon patch ebay. Near 11,400, the forest opens up a bit and there are some small meadows 5. To the south of huron lies the central couloir on ice mountain of the three apostles. Colorado fourteeners initiative was formed in 1994 as a partnership of nonprofit organizations, concerned individuals, and public agencies. Colorado 14ers stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. Lots of mosquitoes in the trees first 90 minute of hike, then trail opens to beautiful views of mt massive and elbert s first false summit.
The definitive guidebook is gerry roachs colorados fourteeners. This summer, a fourperson cfi crew will return to the east ridge route of mount elbert for the final phase of new trail construction. Along the way to this junction, you may notice the old turnoff to mt. This boot track leads you up the old mount elbert trail 1481 on soft but compact snow until about 10,800 where the trail can be lost as the ridge is melting out fast. In addition, restoration and stabilization efforts will continue along the old route. The south mount elbert trail is very steep and in need of repair. The tallest mountain in colorado is mount elbert at 14,439 feet tall. This represents an increase of 51,000 use days compared to cfis 2015 estimate of 260,000 hiker use days.
After several years of study, colorado fourteeners initiative is releasing an updated report that estimates that colorado s 14,000foot peaks the 14ers experienced 311,000 hiker use days in 2016. Elbert is the highest point in colorado, and the second highest mountain in the lower 48, the hike via the northeast ridge is relatively easy, and relatively safe. Dont be fooled by the gentle slopes and rounded peaks of the sawatch range in central colorado, this mammoth range is home to eight of the highest peaks in the rocky mountains and features part of the continental divide. The mt elbert patch is part of the colorado collection a collection of patches illustrating popular mountains in colorado above 14,000 feet. Colorado 14ers giclee print elbert evans pikes peak. You can see its vshaped summit for miles, and from. Referred to as the gentle giant, at 14,440 ft mount elbert is the highest point in colorado and the highest summit of the rocky mountains of north america.
Elbert, located in the sawatch range outside leadville, colorado. This post includes links to different trail options and tips for hiking in colorado. Colorado fourteeners initiative cfi is currently constructing a new, sustainablyaligned trail along the east ridge trail of mount elbert. Protecting colorado 14ers colorado fourteeners initiative. After climbing new mexicos highest point i packed up and drove to colorado where i climbed mount elbert. Cross a small creek on a foot bridge and follow the colorado continental divide trail through thick brush.
Peak patch the official achievement patch of colorados. At 14,440 feet, it is the secondhighest mountain in the contiguous united states after mount whitney in california, the highest of the fourteeners of colorado, the fourteenthhighest mountain in the united states, and the highest point of the sawatch range. Although this hike can be relatively short, its not an easy hike. Colorado 14ers redcloud peak and sunshine peak youtube. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Peak patch the official achievement patch of colorados 14ers. At 14440 feet mount elbert is the highest point in the sawatch. Admitted late as a 14er, huron peak is the same height as mt. From the top of the ridge i snowshoed to the sign for the new mount elbert trail, and then directly to the summit on good but soft snow. Our mission is to preserve and protect the natural integrity of colorado s fourteeners after a 1993 study noted significant environmental impacts due to rapidly expanding recreational use.
Elbert is colorados highest peak and the second highest in the continental united states. Did you know that the summit of mount elbert is the highest point in colorado. In 2019, crews will begin construction of the upper trail reroute. Whitney, and the highest summit in the rocky mountains of north america. Colorado 14ers hiking use estimates colorado fourteeners. No colorado 14er is easy no hike up steep elevation gains along a windy, rocky trail to high places is easy. Located in the sawatch range outside leadville, colorado, the summit of mt elbert is the highest point in colorado, the second highest summit in the contiguous united states after mt. Elbert are the south mount elbert trail and the north mount elbert trail as described below. Thats quite a few mountains that are over 14,000 feet tall. Mt elbert is colorado s highest fourteener and comes in just below mt whitney for highest in the contiguous united states, but its also one of the easier fourteeners to summit. The highest mountain in colorado is also one of the easiest 14ers. Continue reading to learn about my experience hiking to the top of this 14,439 ft.
Elbert colorado 14er patch in 2020 patches, colorado, pin. There are three main routes up elbert, all of which gain over 4,000 feet of elevation. The standard routes, from the colorado mountain club. Elbertone of more than 50 14,000foot mountains in coloradoand it would be another four hours of hiking before. The locals guide to the 12 easiest colorado 14ers for.
If youre a fan of hiking colorado s 14ers but have only tried a couple so far, mount elbert is a great hike to consider. The trail was mostly 4 wheel drive road to the top, except for the last mile to the summit. Mount elbert is not only the tallest mountain in the sawatch collection. In terms of 14ers, colorado has over 50 of these famous peaks. Located in the sawatch range outside leadville, colorado, the summit of mt elbert is the highest point in. Weve just updated it with tons of art prints and new patches. Hit the ridge crest at 12,400 where youll see most of the remaining route 7. Elbert but dont go that way in summer because it was closed in 2017. Cfi hopes to complete and officially open the last section of trail by the end of the 2020 field season. Formed in 2000 by breckenridge, colorado resident bill middlebrook, 14ers. This pair of colorado 14ers is usually climbed in the same day as they are. As the official achievement patch of the colorado 14ers. The standard route ascends the peak from the east, starting from the colorado. Follow the mount elbert trail northwest and west to the summit.
It is also considered the easiest of the 14ers to hike. On monday, august 14th, i traveled out to the beautiful san juan mountains to climb recloud peak and sunshine peak. West of leadville, mount elbert is the highest point in colorado. From buena vista drive north 20 miles to the same intersection. Soon after leaving the trailhead hikers will reach the colorado trail ct. Choose your route wisely and make sure it is in your abilities. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mount elbert colorado rocky mountains sawatch range 14ers fourteener sticker. Evans colorado 14er embroidered patch for sale online.
Capitol peak colorado 14er patch embroidered ironon mountain travel. In the trailhead parking area, locate the trail behind the first couple of parking spots and start up the great trail 3. What mount elbert lacks in excitement it more than makes up in its views from the summit. Resting at 14,000 feet, mount elbert is colorado s highest mountain. Follow the colorado trail north to the junction with mount elbert trail.
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