Elevation
14,042′
Difficulty
Class 2
Distance
17 mi
Elev. gain
6,800′
Nearest town
Blanca
County
Costilla
Range
Sangre de Cristo
Rank
#44
Ellingwood Point is reached only via Blanca Peak's connecting ridge. It's officially ranked as a 14er and is typically climbed with Blanca in a single day.
Standard Route
From Blanca Peak's summit, traverse the class 2 ridge northwest to Ellingwood Point. Adds about 1 mile and 600 feet to the Blanca trip. Total from a Lake Como camp: 17 miles round trip.
What to Expect
The traverse is straightforward but exposed. Worth the effort if you're already on Blanca. Without including Ellingwood, Blanca-only is a slightly shorter day.
Related Reading
Often Climbed With
Blanca Peak →
14,345 ft · Class 2 · 16.5 mi standard route
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