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Conundrum Peak

14,060 ft · #41 highest in Colorado · Elk Range

Class 2 — off-trail / scree14 mi round trip4,900 ft gain
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.

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Often Climbed With

Castle Peak

14,279 ft · Class 2 · 14 mi standard route

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