Mount Belford, Mountain summit in Chaffee County, United States.
Mount Belford rises to 14,197 feet in the Collegiate Peaks of the Sawatch Range, displaying steep slopes and a prominent northwest ridge.
The peak became part of the San Isabel National Forest's Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, established to protect the natural mountain environment.
Local climbing groups regularly organize guided expeditions to Mount Belford, teaching mountaineering skills and environmental preservation techniques.
The Northwest Ridge route provides the most direct path to reach the summit, with clearly marked trails starting from Missouri Gulch trailhead.
Mount Belford connects to Mount Oxford via a high saddle, allowing experienced hikers to summit both peaks in a single day.
Location: Chaffee County
GPS coordinates: 38.96064,-106.36078
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08
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