Crestone Peak, Mountain summit in Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, Colorado, US
The seventh-highest peak of the Rocky Mountains rises 2,100 meters above the San Luis Valley, reaching an elevation of 4,357 meters.
Albert Ellingwood and Eleanor Davis Ehrman completed the first documented ascent of Crestone Peak in 1916, establishing the initial climbing route.
The mountain forms part of the Crestones group, which includes neighboring peaks such as Crestone Needle, Kit Carson Peak, and Challenger Point.
Climbers access the summit through South Colony Lakes Trailhead, navigating a class 3 route that requires technical climbing skills and proper equipment.
The peak features two distinct summits separated by 34 feet in height, creating geographical boundaries between Saguache and Custer counties.
Location: Saguache County
Elevation above the sea: 4,357 m
GPS coordinates: 37.96688,-105.58545
Latest update: March 7, 2025 09:33
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