70 US 14ers.
How many have you visited?

Unique fact: The highest peak in Colorado and the entire Rocky Mountains at 14,440 feet, yet it's one of the most accessible fourteeners via a straightforward Class 1 trail. The summit offers 360-degree views of Colorado's highest peaks.

Why visit: Stand atop the Rockies on a moderate hike that any fit hiker can complete in a day. Watch the sunrise paint the Sawatch Range in alpenglow, then celebrate bagging Colorado's tallest with a post-hike meal in the charming town of Leadville.

Unique fact: The view from the summit inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write "America the Beautiful" in 1893. It's one of the most visited peaks in North America, accessible by hiking, driving, or the world's highest cog railway.

Why visit: Experience this famous peak your way: hike the challenging 13-mile Barr Trail, drive America's most dangerous road, or relax on the cog railway. The summit visitor center serves famous high-altitude donuts, and clear days reveal views stretching from Kansas to the Continental Divide.

Unique fact: The only fourteener in Rocky Mountain National Park and one of the most challenging non-technical fourteeners due to the famous Keyhole Route. Over 50 people have died attempting to summit this iconic flat-topped peak.

Why visit: Challenge yourself on the legendary Keyhole Route, scrambling through the Trough, across the Narrows, and up the Homestretch to the summit. Start at 3am to beat afternoon lightning storms and join the elite club of climbers who've conquered this peak.

Unique fact: Features a natural cross-shaped snow formation in a 1,500-foot couloir that inspired 19th-century pilgrims to trek for days to see it. The cross is best visible in early summer before the snow melts.

Why visit: Photograph the iconic cross that William Henry Jackson made famous in 1873 and that was once considered a national pilgrimage destination. The challenging hike gains 5,600 feet and crosses a ridge with stunning exposure. A true Colorado adventure.

Unique fact: The most photographed peaks in North America, these distinctive twin summits of crumbling red mudstone have earned the nickname "Deadly Bells" for the dangerous loose rock that has claimed many lives.

Why visit: See the iconic reflection of burgundy peaks in Maroon Lake, a scene that graces countless calendars and screensavers. Experienced climbers can tackle the traverse between the two summits, or simply hike the scenic trail for one of Colorado's most spectacular views.

Unique fact: The highest peak in the contiguous United States at 14,505 feet, located just 85 miles from Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America. The summit is named for Josiah Whitney, the state geologist of California.

Why visit: Complete the ultimate high-low adventure by visiting Death Valley's lowest point and Whitney's summit in the same trip for a 14,000+ foot elevation swing. The 22-mile round-trip hike is accessible to fit hikers, offering Sierra Nevada views that stretch seemingly forever.

Unique fact: Widely considered the most difficult and dangerous of Colorado's fourteeners due to the infamous Knife Edge, a narrow ridge with 2,000-foot drops on both sides. The peak requires Class 4 climbing and has claimed numerous lives.

Why visit: Test your mountaineering skills on the most technical standard fourteener route in Colorado. The Knife Edge traverse will have your heart pounding as you straddle a fin of rock with enormous exposure on both sides, the ultimate Colorado climbing achievement.

Unique fact: One of the most accessible and popular fourteeners in Colorado, with a well-maintained trail and only 3,450 feet of elevation gain. Its name comes from miners who couldn't identify the blue mineral they found here (it turned out to be blue quartz).

Why visit: Bag your first fourteener on this welcoming peak that serves as a perfect introduction to high-altitude hiking. The trail is straightforward but rewarding, with sweeping views of the Tenmile Range and a summit celebration you'll never forget.