It is 14,433 feet in elevation, and one of the 53 so called 14ers that are more than 14,000 feet high. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from may until october. Elbert is the highest point in colorado, and the second highest mountain in the lower 48, the hike via the northeast ridge is relatively easy, and relatively safe. Colorado facts, information, learning resources for kids. Elbert lodge is open yearround allowing guests to experience all four seasons in this part of colorados high country. The total crime rate for elbert is very low, and there are 5 registered sex offenders residing in the city. View the printout and use the download link for a pdf printable version of the colorado fact worksheet. Twin lakes colorado mount elbert lodge mount elbert. Mount elbert is definitely a very interesting option for climbers of all skills an interests. Nestled at the base of mt elbert, twin lakes colorado offers closein access to all three mount elbert trailheads. Zillow has 125 homes for sale in elbert co matching.
Mount elbert mount elbert trail standard hike route lou 021605, use existing data block, ski rating d6 mt. Footnote on this item for this area in place of data. This lodge website for mount elbert is designed to be fully accessible to all and is designed according to w3c web content accessibility. The highest point in colorado is mount elbert at 14,442 feet 4,402 m. First of all, i would recommend getting to the trailhead. The other standard route is via the northeast ridge and is called the north mt. Elbert, located in chaffee county, is the highest mountain in colorado at14,440 ft. Aug 31, 2012 mount elbert is the highest peak in colorado. Jun 14, 2011 thought id share my hiking trip up mt. In 1889, elbert county was reduced to its modern size when its eastern portions were taken to create lincoln, kit carson, and cheyenne counties. Uplifted by tectonic forces some 28 millions years ago, mount elbert has been polished by glaciers, wind, and.
Mount elbert is located in san isabel national forest, 12. Elbert are the south mount elbert trail and the north mount elbert trail as described below. Mount elbert, the top of colorado backpacking kids. This was my sons choice of a 14er to climb this summer, and he wanted to do it as a backpacking trip rather than as a day hike. Mt elbert forebay reservoir, a 275 acre impoundment, offers excellent fishing for. One of the keys to a successful summit is to make sure that youre properly acclimated. Mount elbert is the highest peak in the rocky mountains of north america. The standard route ascends the peak from the east, starting from the colorado trail. Colorado has the highest average elevation of all the states, about 2070 m 6800 ft. Mount elbert mountain, colorado, united states britannica.
As of the 2010 census it had a population of 230 history. The population is 209, making elbert the 5th largest city in elbert county. Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2017. The mountain was named in honor of a colorado statesman, samuel hitt elbert, who was active in the formative period of the state and governor of the territory of colorado from 1873 to 1874. Follow me as a hike the highest peak in colorado, mt.
At 14,400 feet, mount elbert is the secondhighest point in the contiguous united states and king of colorado s fourteeners mountain peaks 14,000 feet or higher. Elbert just outside leadville, colorado, which is the town with the highest elevation in the u. Facts about mount elbert highest mountain in colorado. Co orado held the worlds first is a famous city in colorado. Therefore, i want to have the hiking map having detail routes and information of lodges. At 14,440 feet 4,401 m, it is the secondhighest mountain in the contiguous united states after mount whitney in california, the highest of the fourteeners of colorado, the fourteenthhighest mountain in the united states, and the highest point of the sawatch range. Elbert at 14,433 feet, located in the countysubdivision of lake source. Mount elbert forebay is part of the fryingpanarkansas water development project. Mount elbert, mountain in lake county, westcentral colorado, u. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in elbert is 43 to 1. Either one is good in summer conditions, but the south mt. Kids learn facts and geography about the state of colorado including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water.
Whitney, and the technical difficulty of summiting many of alaskas highest mountains, there is a good chance that a hiker standing on the summit of elbert is the highest person in america. Colorado facts for kids complete colorado information for kids. Mount elbert lies 12 miles 19 km southwest of leadville, in the sawatch range and white river national forest. A golf ball flies on average ten percent further in colorado than other states because of the altitude. Learn more about how it ranks among peaks and fun facts. Choose your route wisely and make sure it is in your abilities. Colorados 14,433foot mount elbert is a gentle giant that stands as the highest peak in the state, as well as the tallest summit in the rocky mountains. According to our research of colorado and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in elbert, colorado as of april 08, 2020. Mount elbert hiking facts of interest for climbers. Mount elbert is the highest colorado 14er, the highest peak in the rocky mountains, and the 2nd highest peak in the continental us. Uplifted by tectonic forces some 28 millions years ago, mount elbert has been polished by glaciers, wind, and water into its modern day domelike profile. Elbert county was created on february 2, 1874, from the eastern portions of douglas county. Soon after leaving the trailhead hikers will reach the colorado trail ct. The county was named for samuel hitt elbert, the governor of the territory.
Nov 01, 2015 follow me as a hike the highest peak in colorado, mt. Hike colorados tallest 14er, and the 2nd tallest peak 14,433 feet in the lower 48. Elbert trail is considered the standard winter route. Elbert has seen ascents by almost every conveyance known to manautomobile, bicycleyou name it. The university of colorado a line, operated by the regional transportation district rtd and denver transit partners dtp. Most novelty ascents have used the mount elbert trail. Jun 10, 2016 colorado s 14,433foot mount elbert is a gentle giant that stands as the highest peak in the state, as well as the tallest summit in the rocky mountains. Situated at the base of the black cloud trail, the shortest route up mount elbert, the lodge is a perfect place to explore this beautiful part of colorado. Colorados name comes from spanish and refers to the muddy colorado river. The most popular is south elbert trail, about 3 miles northeast of twin lakes village the other two are the black cloud trail, 4 miles west of twin lakes, and the north elbert trail, about sixteen miles from the village.
Mount elbert is the highest summit of the rocky mountains of north america and the. Mt elbert is colorados highest fourteener and comes in just below mt whitney for highest in the contiguous united states, but its also one of the easier fourteeners to summit. Hyunyoung, kim from korea, republic of writes i will go hiking to mount elbert, july of this year. Elbert is a censusdesignated place cdp and the location of a u. Guide includes peak data, directions to the trailhead, route description, photos, route notes, mileage, map, geo pdf map, and user comments. There are three main routes up elbert, all of which gain over 4,000 feet of elevation. We strive to create an environment that is welcoming and accommodating for all individuals, including those with hearing, vision or other disabilities. Colorado is famous for the rocky mountains and great skiing. Trail guide to the south mount elbert trail east ridge on mount elbert in lake county, colorado. Although it is unincorporated, elbert has a post office with the zip code 80106. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of elbert county, co grew from 24,225 to 24,553, a 1.
Mount elbert leadville 2020 all you need to know before. Elbert trail is a great route and a relatively easy hike for someone in reasonable physical condition. Mt elbert is colorado s highest fourteener and comes in just below mt whitney for highest in the contiguous united states, but its also one of the easier fourteeners to summit. Ski touring colorado, mount elbert is highest mountain in the. The 10 best things to do near mount elbert, leadville. At 14,400 feet, mount elbert is the secondhighest point in the contiguous united states and king of colorados fourteeners mountain peaks 14,000 feet or higher. Mt elbert forebay reservoir colorado parks and wildlife. Mount elbert is the highest summit of the rocky mountains of north america and the highest point in the u. It flies even further at higher altitudes above 7,000 feet2,4 m.
On february 6, 1874, the county was enlarged to include part of northern greenwood county upon greenwoods dissolution, and originally extended south and east of its present boundaries to reach to the kansas state line. Ski touring colorado, mount elbert is highest mountain in. Clipart index animal clipart, full listing of all the animal clipart categories reptile clipart, insect clipart, mammal clipart, animal pictures, animal videos and lots more clipart. One of colorados nicknames is mother of rivers because more major rivers have their source in colorado than in any other state. The county was named for samuel hitt elbert, the governor of the territory of colorado when the county was formed. Twin lakes colorado general information mount elbert.
Over 100,000 clipart, pictures, illustrations, icons, photographs and images to download. From buena vista drive north 20 miles to the same intersection. Elbert real estate elbert co homes for sale zillow. The highest point in colorado is a dangerous mix of lightning, jealousy, and thin air. A post office called elbert has been in operation since 1875. Start your trip at the north elbert creek trailhead, reached by taking colorado 300 just south of leadville, and then a left on county road 11 and a. This was my sons choice of a 14er to climb this summer, and he wanted to do it as a backpacking trip rather than as a. Whitney, and the technical difficulty of summiting many of alaskas highest mountains, there is a good chance that a hiker standing on the summit of. Mount elbert lodge has been serving guests for over 75 years. Elbert trail is a great route and a relatively easy hike. Mount elbert is the highest mountain in colorado but is an easy climb for a fourteener. Wintertime guests enjoy cross country skiing and snowshoeing on nearby mountain trails or can travel a short distance for downhill skiing at ski cooper. Given the lower traffic and requisite permits to climb mt.
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