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Mount Cameron

14,238 ft · #16 highest in Colorado · Mosquito Range

Class 2 — off-trail / scree7 mi round trip3,700 ft gainBeginner-friendly
Elevation
14,238′
Difficulty
Class 2
Distance
7 mi
Elev. gain
3,700′
Nearest town
Alma
County
Park
Range
Mosquito
Rank
#16

Mount Cameron is the second peak of the Decalibron loop. It's technically not an officially ranked 14er due to insufficient prominence from Mount Lincoln, but climbers routinely summit it as part of the four-peak day.

Standard Route

Cameron is reached by traversing the broad ridge from Mount Democrat. From the Democrat-Cameron saddle, climb the easy north slope to Cameron's broad summit, then continue south to Mount Lincoln.

What to Expect

The ridge between Democrat and Cameron is exposed and high — if a storm is building, descend back to Kite Lake rather than pushing on. Cameron's summit is a featureless plateau; the actual highest point is marked by a small cairn.

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Often Climbed With

Mount Lincoln

14,293 ft · Class 2 · 7 mi standard route

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