Mount Massive, Mountain peak in Sawatch Range, Colorado.
Mount Massive extends over three miles with five summits above 14,000 feet, making it the second-highest mountain in Colorado at 14,428 feet elevation.
Henry Gannett completed the first documented climb of Mount Massive in 1873 during the comprehensive Hayden Survey of the American West region.
The Arapaho people named this mountain Hiwoxuu hookuhu'ee, meaning Elk's Head, reflecting their deep connection to the natural landmarks of Colorado.
The Northeast Ridge trail provides the main access route to the summit, requiring proper equipment and an early start to avoid afternoon thunderstorms.
Mount Massive contains more surface area above 14,000 feet than any other mountain in the continental United States.
Location: Colorado
Elevation above the sea: 4,395.4 m
GPS coordinates: 39.18754,-106.47562
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:53
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