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In recent years, aerial LiDAR measurements calculated both Crestone Peak and "East Crestone" summits to be 14,299'. In 2025, Differential GPS (DGPS) was used and determined that "East Crestone" was 3 inches (yes, inches) higher. However, it's possible the East Crestone highpoint at the time was a stack of rock that may have been placed by other hikers. These peaks will likely be re-measured in the future with even more sophisticated equipment, and the numbers will probably be different. So, if you're headed to Crestone Peak and want to make sure you get the high point of the peak, just grab both summits!
Elevation 14,299' (LiDAR)
Prev Elevation 14,298'
CO 14er Rank Unranked
Range Sangre de Cristo
"East Crestone"

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Humboldt Peak - West Ridge Standard Route
Difficulty: Class 2
Total Elevation Gain: 4,200'
Round-trip Distance: 11 mi
Exposure: Moderate
Rockfall Potential: Moderate
Route-Finding: Moderate
Commitment: Low
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Crestone Peak - South Face Standard Route
Difficulty: Class 3
Total Elevation Gain: 5,700'
Round-trip Distance: 14 mi
Exposure: High
Rockfall Potential: Considerable
Route-Finding: Considerable
Commitment: Considerable
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Crestone Needle - South Face Standard Route
Difficulty: Class 4
Total Elevation Gain: 4,400'
Round-trip Distance: 12 mi
Exposure: High
Rockfall Potential: Considerable
Route-Finding: High
Commitment: Considerable
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Humboldt Peak - East Ridge
Difficulty: Class 2
Total Elevation Gain: 4,300'
Round-trip Distance: 8 mi
Exposure: Moderate
Rockfall Potential: Moderate
Route-Finding: Considerable
Commitment: Moderate
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Combo: Crestones Traverse
Difficulty: Class 5
Total Elevation Gain: 5,300'
Round-trip Distance: 14 mi
Exposure: Extreme
Rockfall Potential: Considerable
Route-Finding: High
Commitment: High
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Crestone Needle - Ellingwood Arete/Ledges
Difficulty: Class 5
Total Elevation Gain: 4,400'
Round-trip Distance: 11.25 mi
Exposure: Extreme
Rockfall Potential: High
Route-Finding: High
Commitment: Extreme
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Humboldt Peak - Southeast Gully
Difficulty: Class 2  Moderate Snow
Total Elevation Gain: 5,400'
Round-trip Distance: 8 mi
Exposure: Moderate
Rockfall Potential: Moderate
Route-Finding: Considerable
Commitment: Moderate

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Added: 9/11/2020
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