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FIRE IN THE AREA6/29/2026: Due to the large Willow Fire, burning near Mt. Massive, hikers must stay away from all Mt. Massive and Mt. Elbert trailheads until further notice. We don't want to interfere with fire-fighting efforts in any way.
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Mt. Elbert - Northeast Ridge Difficulty: Class 1
Total Elevation Gain: 4,500 feet
Round-trip Distance: 9.75 mi |
4,500' |
9.75 mi |
Class 1 |
Low Exposure: Low
Rockfall Potential: Low
Route-Finding: Low
Commitment: Low
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Mt. Elbert - East Ridge |
4,200' |
11.25 mi |
Class 1 |
Moderate Exposure: Low
Rockfall Potential: Low
Route-Finding: Low
Commitment: Moderate
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Mt. Elbert - Southeast Ridge Difficulty: Class 2
Total Elevation Gain: 5,300 feet
Round-trip Distance: 10.5 mi |
5,300' |
10.5 mi |
Class 2 |
Moderate Exposure: Low
Rockfall Potential: Moderate
Route-Finding: Moderate
Commitment: Moderate
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Mt. Elbert - Box Creek CouloirsDifficulty: Difficult Class 2 Moderate Snow Total Elevation Gain: 4,150 feet Round-trip Distance: 10 mi |
4,150' |
10 mi |
Difficult Class 2 |
Considerable Exposure: Considerable
Rockfall Potential: Moderate
Route-Finding: Moderate
Commitment: Considerable
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