Best Hikes Near Crestone, Colorado
2 curated trails near Crestone, with stats, difficulty, parking info, and what to expect on the ground.
2 hard/expert
Sangre de Cristoexpert
Crestone Peak (South Face)
13 mi5,800′ gain14h
One of Colorado's toughest 14ers. Class 3 South Face route from South Colony Lakes. Solid conglomerate rock, real exposure, and a long approach. Helmet required.
Sangre de Cristoexpert
Kit Carson Peak and Challenger Point
14.5 mi6,000′ gain14h
Two 14ers in one long day via the West Ridge from Willow Lake. Challenger Point first, then a tricky route-finding section called the Avenue to reach Kit Carson. Class 3.
14ers Near Crestone
2 Colorado 14ers (peaks over 14,000 ft) have their trailheads near Crestone.
Kit Carson Peak
14,165 ftClass 314 mi6,000′ gain
Sangre de Cristo Range
Challenger Point
14,081 ftClass 212 mi5,500′ gain
Sangre de Cristo Range