There are over 600 13,000+ feet mountains or “13ers” in the state of Colorado. This page has the most up to date information about every 13er I have hiked.
Clinton Peak is a centennial and 13er located in the Front Range of Colorado. This mountain is ranked as the 80th highest peak in Colorado at 13,857ft. This hike is accessible year round and provides a great winter/spring ski/snowboard descent. If you don’t plan on taking the fun way down, Clinton Peak is a…
Rosalie Peak is a 13er and the 207th highest peak in Colorado at 13,575ft. This mountain is a prominent one located in the southern portion of Mt Evans Wilderness about an hour outside of Denver, Colorado. This mountain is named for Rosalie Bierstadt, wife of the famous painter of Western landscapes, Alfred Bierstadt. Fun…
Wheeler Peak is the highest mountain in New Mexico at just over 13,000ft. Although thousands of hikers each year summit Wheeler and call it a day, there is a much better route to be had after the state high point. Hikers looking for a great ridge scramble can tackle the Wheeler Cirque which consists…
San Luis Peak & Stewart Peak hike pairs a remote 14er with one of the tallest 13ers/centennials in the state. Although this hike is extremely beautiful, it’s also a very long and difficult day where hikers are spending most of the time off an official trail. Hikers will stake the standard route up San…
Pacific Peak East Ridge is a classic ridge scramble located in Summit County of Colorado. The route up to this 13er and Colorado centennial is mostly without a trail and requires lots of trail finding during the first ¼ of the hike. Once on the ridge, hikers are given almost a mile of excellent…
Emerald Peak is a 13er and centennial (top 100 peak) located in the Sawatch Range of Colorado. Like many 13ers, this hike does not follow an official trail for the majority of the route. A trip up Emerald Peak is long and difficult but extremely rewarding with some of the best views I have…
