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Humboldt Peak

Hiking Trail

Hard
12.33 mi
4,345 ft
One of the least technical peaks in the Sangres.

The 14,000-foot peaks in the Sangre de Cristo Range are renowned for some of the most technical 14er climbing in the state of Colorado. In contrast to the more technical routes, Humboldt Peak only demands a Class 2 climb to access its 14,064-foot summit. Consequently, "Humboldt Peak serves as the 'introduction to the Sangre de Cristo' mountains for many a peak hunter,” according to Kiefer and Sarah Simon on []( They claim that the standard route is a perfect introduction to 14er hiking. While it might not be technical, the standard route, mapped here, requires 12 and a half miles of hiking and over 4,300 feet of elevation gain (and descent). To help you enjoy this gorgeous terrain, ensure that you’ve trained adequately for this big day out in the mountains! The approach trail climbs up a mellow valley before reaching the bottom of the basin. From the basin, turn right and begin climbing in earnest to reach the ridgeline. Once on the ridge, keep turning right and follow the ridge past a false summit to the summit of Humboldt. While you’ll have to conquer some scree fields and rock blocks on this hike, overall this is a delightfully non-technical mountain climb! Sources: Written by Greg Heil
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Route and Elevation

Segments

NameDistanceElev. Diff.Avg. Grade
S Colony Rd Climb1.43 mi830 ft11.0%
SCL road to Humboldt split from 4WD TH (ascent)2.44 mi1,125 ft8.7%
South Colony Road Climb0.71 mi315 ft8.3%
South Colony Road to Lakes1.23 mi869 ft13.3%
S Colony Rd Climb2.19 mi2,411 ft20.8%
South Colony Lakes to Humbolt Peak1.90 mi2,303 ft22.9%
Saddle to peak0.75 mi1,132 ft28.4%
Old trailhead to 4wd parking lot2.67 mi-1,198 ft-8.3%
Humboldt spur fork to 4WD TH (descent)2.54 mi-1,115 ft-8.3%