Collegiate Peaks Wilderness
A concentration of 15 fourteeners named after Ivy League schools between Buena Vista and Aspen.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Colorado, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Alpine granite (2,700–4,400 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Photography
Key takeaways
- Biome: Alpine granite (2,700–4,400 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A concentration of 15 fourteeners named after Ivy League schools between Buena Vista and Aspen.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Alpine granite (2,700–4,400 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Collegiate Peaks Wilderness trip tools
Popular pursuits at Collegiate Peaks Wilderness
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
- Photography
Vantage points and the hours worth setting an alarm for.
