Blanca Peak and Ellingwood Point

Sangre de Cristo • Alamosa, Colorado

hardout and back

Miles

6,700

Elevation Gain (ft)

Hours

14,345

High Point (ft)

Trail Description

Two 14ers in the Blanca Massif. Lake Como Road is one of the roughest 4WD approaches in Colorado; most hikers start lower and add miles. Class 2 once on the peaks.

Trail Highlights

Blanca Massif

4th highest in Colorado

Brutal 4WD approach road

Two-peak day

Best Seasons

☀️summer

🍂fall

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Trail Information

County:Alamosa

Nearest City:Alamosa

Parking Pass:No Pass Required

Dog-Friendly:Yes

Kid-Friendly:No

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