Crestone Traverse

Sangre de Cristo Mountains

6 mi

Distance

5,000 ft

Elevation Gain

10-14 hours

Duration

14,294 ft

High Point

Overview

The Crestone Traverse connects Crestone Peak and Crestone Needle via a sustained Class 4 ridge with extreme exposure. One of Colorado's most notorious and committing 14er traverses.

Key Highlights

Two 14ers · Sustained Class 4 ridge · Massive exposure · Broken Hand Pass approach · Sangre de Cristo views

Best Season

Summer/Fall

Technical Rating

Class 4

5-Day Mountain Forecast

Today

69°F

44°F

Mon

65°F

43°F

Tue

65°F

43°F

Wed

67°F

44°F

Thu

61°F

48°F

0.0"

14 mph0.0" precip

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