Elevation
14,060′
Difficulty
Class 2
Distance
14 mi
Elev. gain
4,900′
Nearest town
Aspen
County
Pitkin
Range
Elk
Rank
#41
Conundrum Peak is climbed via the ridge from Castle Peak. Officially it isn't a ranked 14er due to prominence, but it's universally climbed by 14er completionists.
Standard Route
From Castle Peak summit, traverse the connecting ridge a half mile north to Conundrum. Adds minimal distance to the Castle trip.
What to Expect
The traverse is easy class 2. Worth the extra 30 minutes if you're already on Castle.
Related Reading
Often Climbed With
Castle Peak →
14,279 ft · Class 2 · 14 mi standard route
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