Carbonate Mountain

Carbonate Mountain is a summit in the southern Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains that reaches 13,670 feet in elevation. The peak features bare rock and alpine tundra vegetation typical of high mountain environments.

The mountain received its name during the 1800s mining era when carbonate minerals were discovered in the rock formations of the region. The naming reflects both the geology and the economic interests of that period.

Local climbing communities regularly document their ascents of Carbonate Mountain as part of the Colorado 13ers collection, contributing to mountain climbing records.

Reaching this peak requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle to access the trailhead, which sits at a lower elevation than the summit. From there, hikers continue on foot along a climbing route.

From the summit, views extend across multiple drainage basins representing different watershed systems in the region. This geographical position means that rainfall falling here eventually flows toward distant destinations.

Location: Colorado

GPS coordinates: 38.62777,-106.28391

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07