Mount elbert

What better way to see two of Colorado’s tallest peaks—Mount Massive and Mount Elbert—than aboard the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad? Leadville is the highest incorporated town in North America at 10,152 feet. The LC&SRR route is 1,000 feet above the Arkansas River Valley. That opens up spectacular views of Mount Massive at 14,429 feet and Mount Elbert, 14,439.

The highest peak in the Rocky Mountains (and east of the Continental Divide) is also the second-highest peak in the lower 48 after Mount Whitney in California. The easiest way up is via the 5.5-mile South Elbert Trail, which climbs 4,600 feet from the Shore Pretty Overlook above Twin Lakes in the Arkansas Valley. The first 1.8 miles of the trail is along a 4x4 road and can be driven if your vehicle is capable. From there you’re nearly at tree line, and the trail gains the eastern ridge to…

Here is a picture of Mount Elbert, the highest mountain in Colorado. It was taken from Mount Massive, the second highest. The flowers are skypilots. The creek is Halfmoon. Rex Berkey

Mountain (climbing) weather forecasts for 2 elevations of Mount Elbert, Sawatch Range, Rocky Mountains (USA), United States. Detailed 6 day mountain weather forecasts for climbers and mountaineers planning expeditions.

Stand atop Mount Elbert, Colorado’s highest peak, with views of Mount Massive, Mount Harvard, Twin Lakes, and the Continental Divide

Hiking up to the summit of Mount Elbert gives hikers a chance to say that they achieved great heights - literally. Here's what to know beforehand.

In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know to hike Mount Elbert, the highest point in Colorado!

Standing on Mt. Elbert, Colorado. Mount Elbert is the highest summit in the state of Colorado.

Colorado Trip 2009 - Day 6 Windsor Lake is a nice lake outside of Leadville. This was a little excursion on our first day in Leadville, where we were staying to climb Mount Elbert the next day. See where this picture was taken. [?] See my most interesting pictures on Darckr.