Humboldt Peak

Humboldt Peak is a mountain summit in Colorado's Sangre de Cristo Range reaching about 14,064 feet (4,286 m) in elevation. Its slopes feature steep granite cliffs and varied alpine vegetation spread across the wider terrain.

The peak was named after Alexander von Humboldt, a 19th-century German naturalist and explorer. His travels and research fundamentally advanced understanding of how geography and ecology connect across the world.

The summit attracts mountaineers working toward climbing all of Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks. Many visitors treat this mountain as part of a personal challenge to reach these special heights.

The main climbing route starts at the South Colony Lakes basin and follows the West Ridge trail to the summit. The upper sections near the peak require basic rock scrambling skills to navigate safely.

The mountain sits within a group called The Crestones alongside three neighboring high peaks. These four summits form a distinctive cluster that many climbers visit consecutively during the same trip.

Location: Custer County

GPS coordinates: 37.97611,-105.55528

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04