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North Eolus

14,039 ft · #46 highest in Colorado · San Juan Range

Class 3 — scrambling17 mi round trip5,800 ft gain
Elevation
14,039′
Difficulty
Class 3
Distance
17 mi
Elev. gain
5,800′
Nearest town
Silverton
County
La Plata
Range
San Juan
Rank
#46

North Eolus is typically climbed alongside Mount Eolus as a quick bonus summit. It's officially ranked despite its proximity to its taller sibling.

Standard Route

From the Eolus summit, traverse the connecting ridge a short distance north to North Eolus. Adds about 0.5 miles and 200 feet to the Eolus trip.

What to Expect

Quick and easy if you're already on Eolus. The traverse is class 3 with some exposure.

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Often Climbed With

Mount Eolus

14,083 ft · Class 3 · 17 mi standard route

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