Colorado has more fourteeners than any other state in the lower 48. These 58 peaks over 14,000 feet draw hikers from around the world, from first-time summit seekers to seasoned mountaineers chasing the coveted goal of climbing all 58.
The experience ranges from moderate hikes suitable for fit beginners to technical climbs requiring ropes and experience. Some peaks see hundreds of hikers on summer weekends; others offer true solitude. All deliver views that make the effort worthwhile.
Most fourteeners are best climbed between late June and early September, after snow melts from the standard routes. Start early - ideally summiting by noon - to avoid afternoon thunderstorms that build almost daily in Colorado's high country.