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  • JSTrip_77
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    Probably the best maintained 14er Summit Trail

    Mount Elbert is the tallest peak in Colorado and the second highest in the continental US. The Northeast Ridge trail is a very manageable to get to the top of the Rockies - literally. The total round ...

    Reviewed on Aug 11, 2022
  • S G
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    Beautiful hike. Got down the mountain before the afternoon showers.

    Second highest peak in the lower 48 with awesome views from the top. We started the hike at 6AM on a weekday. There was still some parking available in the main lot. A flatlander who lives at sea...

    Reviewed on Aug 2, 2022
  • 66clinto
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    Challenging Hike

    This is probably going to be the most realistic review you’ll ever read. we started our hike at 7:45 am, and summited by 1:40 and let me tell you it wasn’t easy. Two friends and I who aren’t the most ...

    Reviewed on Jul 28, 2022
  • daniarwen
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    Great trail, beautiful views.

    Trailhead has medium sized parking lot and there's well marked access to the Mount Elbert trail from the CO trail. Beautiful views. The trails are well marked and maintained.

    Reviewed on Jul 19, 2022
  • mikecingb
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    Tough stuff!

    I'll rate it five stars because it was an experience unlike any other. But the mountain beat me. Beat me badly. My vitals since I researched all over before I went: I'm 39, above-average fit for my...

    Reviewed on Aug 11, 2021
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