Mount Elbert via South Elbert
4.8 mi
Distance
1 hrs 49 min
Time
terrain
3,858 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult one way trail to Mount Elbert in San Isabel National Forest.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
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Started at 6:45 am at the 4wd trailhead and followed a beautiful recently repaired/constructed trail through aspen forest to the music of chirping birds. Crossed one short (100 ft) snow field at 12,000 ft just below tree line and a much longer one (1000 ft) from 13,600 to 13,800 ft.Took 4 hours to climb, arrived to meet 100 others who were equally joyful to have reached the summit.
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Public Tracks
Mt. Elbert
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