Crestone Needle (South Face)
Sangre de Cristo • Westcliffe, Colorado
expertout and back
12
Miles
5,400
Elevation Gain (ft)
13
Hours
14,203
High Point (ft)
Trail Description
Famous Class 3 line up the south face from Broken Hand Pass. Tight gully route requires solid scrambling skill and helmet. Pair with Crestone Peak for the classic traverse.
Trail Highlights
Class 3 South Face
Broken Hand Pass approach
Traverse to Crestone Peak
Helmet required
Best Seasons
☀️summer
🍂fall
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County:Custer
Nearest City:Westcliffe
Parking Pass:No Pass Required
Dog-Friendly:No
Kid-Friendly:No
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Connected pages
- Crestone Needle 14er guide
14,197 ft, Sangre de Cristo Range, Class 3
- Hikes near Westcliffe
All curated trails in the Westcliffe area.
- Hiking in the Sangre de Cristo
Regional trail guide.
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