At 14,440 feet Mount Elbert is the highest peak in the Sawatch Range as well as the entire state of Colorado. This 14er trek is difficult but the summit offers incredible views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. On this 4,500 foot climb there is a ton of elevation gain that puts you above treeline so come prepared. Know before you go: https://www.colorfulcolorado.com/outdoors/hiking-backpacking/ | Now This is Colorado

Standing above all other Rocky Mountain peaks, Mount Elbert dominates central Colorado. Snowmelt from its slopes feeds major river systems flowing toward both the Great Plains and the West. Here, elevation isn’t just a number — it’s a force shaping geography far beyond the summit. #MountElbert #Colorado #RockyMountains #USGeography #HighestPoint #MountainGeography #MapFacts #GeographyFacts #DidYouKnow #ViralFacts #fblifestyle | Global Maps

Mount Elbert, 14,438 ft, it’s the highest peak in Colorado and the Rockies | Cody & Kellie