Crestone Needle (South Face)

Sangre de Cristo • Westcliffe, Colorado

expertout and back

Miles

5,400

Elevation Gain (ft)

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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Trail Information

County:Custer

Nearest City:Westcliffe

Parking Pass:No Pass Required

Dog-Friendly:No

Kid-Friendly:No

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