West Spanish Peak Trip Report 04/10/2014

Report Type	Mini
Peak(s)	West Spanish Peak - 13,584 feet
Date Posted	04/10/2014
Date Climbed	10/05/2013
Author	djkest
Additional Members	Chaos Penumbra

It's worth the trip
West Spanish Peak 375' below awesome Easiest possible way from Cordova Pass Scott and I had seen this mountain so many times on our way across the state to hike 14ers. After finishing on Capitol the previous month, we decided to get one last high summit in before snow became a common sight. West Spanish Peak is the Easternmost 13er / 4,000m peak in the US and is the Las Animas County highpoint. Blog Post Here They are now engaged An inspiring sight! This was the first trip we did where a 14er was not the objective. We took our time, enjoyed the scenery, and had a blast. It wasn't particularly hard, although the trail isn't great above treeline. The views are spectacular and this trip is well worth your time, check it out!

It's worth the trip

West Spanish Peak
375' below awesome

Easiest possible way from Cordova Pass

Scott and I had seen this mountain so many times on our way across the state to hike 14ers. After finishing on Capitol the previous month, we decided to get one last high summit in before snow became a common sight. West Spanish Peak is the Easternmost 13er / 4,000m peak in the US and is the Las Animas County highpoint.

**Blog Post Here**

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They are now engaged

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An inspiring sight!

This was the first trip we did where a 14er was not the objective. We took our time, enjoyed the scenery, and had a blast. It wasn't particularly hard, although the trail isn't great above treeline. The views are spectacular and this trip is well worth your time, check it out!

Comments or Questions

Zol	Great picture 4/11/2014 5:27pm Since my buddy and I are almost finished with the 14ers we are looking for other hikes. This looks like one we will have to make. Thanks for sharing.
fepic1	Fun down South 4/11/2014 6:27pm Great views fun hike I want to go back and get the other one Congratulations on the engagement : )
globreal	Excellent... 7/15/2014 3:59pm write up and pictures. Your TR makes me want to climb this peak all the more....and to go check out those ”dikes”.

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