Mount Chiquita, Mountain summit in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA.
Mount Chiquita is a 13,075-foot (3,985 m) thirteener summit in the Mummy Range of Rocky Mountain National Park, 9.8 miles northwest by west of Estes Park in Larimer County, Colorado. Hikers reach it via the Chapin Pass trail, an 8.0-kilometer out-and-back route near Estes Park rated moderate, used mainly for hiking and running and open year-round.
The mountain came under protection when Rocky Mountain National Park was established in 1915. This creation safeguarded the natural features of the area for future generations.
Climbers often combine this peak with two neighboring summits into a single day route that connects three mountains. This approach is popular among mountaineers seeking to complete multiple ascents in one outing.
To reach this peak, drive Old Fall River Road to the Chapin Pass Trailhead, which typically opens after early July for hiking season. Plan for standard mountain hiking conditions and expect lingering snow at higher elevations early in the season.
At 13,075 feet (3,985 m), Mount Chiquita is the lowest thirteener in Rocky Mountain National Park, meaning it is the least elevated summit in the park that still rises above 13,000 feet. The Chapin Pass trail to the summit is an 8.0 km out-and-back route rated moderate, used year-round for hiking and running.
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