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MT. ELBERT SAWATCH RANGE | COLORADO | UNITED STATES
Summary | Elevation: 14,443 ft
MT. ELBERT
There are three main routes up the mountain, all of which gain over 4,000 feet of elevation. The standard route ascends the peak from the east, starting from the Colorado Trail. The most difficult is the Black Cloud Trail, which takes ten to fourteen hours, depending on the pace. Nearby fourteeners include Mount Massive to the north and La Plata Peak to the south.
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| BOX CREEK CIRQUE COULOIR | This Route is not officially added | |||||
February 28, 2006
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February 28, 2006
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