The Top 20 Peaks in Chaffee County
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Chaffee County is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Chaffee County for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Chaffee County for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 7, 2025
Missouri Mountain
Highlight • Summit
Missouri Mountain, at 14,074 feet, is one of the highest peaks in the Sawatch Range. The ridge that the path follows the final half mile is somewhat washed out and …
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Mount Princeton
Highlight • Summit
Mount Princeton is an often underrated 14er in terms of difficulty. At 14,196 feet, Mount Princeton is located in the heart of the Sawatch Range and is one of the …
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Huron Peak
Highlight • Summit
Mount Huron is 14,012 feet tall and towers over the ghost town of Winfield below. Across Missouri Gulch to the east, you can see a number of other 14ers that …
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Mount Belford
Highlight • Summit
At 14,203 feet tall, Mount Belford is one of three 14ers attainable from the Missouri Gulch Trailhead. The mountain is infamous for its steep switchbacks traveling up it's northwest slopes. …
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Mount Harvard
Highlight • Summit
Mount Harvard is the highest mountain in all the Collegiate Peaks at 14,421 feet. Its steep, rocky slopes are similar to that of many Sawatch 14ers, but the high alpine …
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Harvard and Columbia Traverse
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Harvard and Columbia Traverse is one of the famous American 14er link-ups linking the peaks Mount Harvard (14,421 feet) and Mount Columbia (14,079 feet). The ridge is mostly class …
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West Buffalo Peak
Highlight • Summit
At 13,326 feet, West Buffalo is just barely the highest of the two peaks. The ridge walk between the two summits is never more intricate than class 2 moves but …
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Mount Yale
Highlight • Summit
Mount Yale is indeed part of the 14,000 club. He is the eighth highest peak in the Sawatch Range and twenty-first in the state of Colorado.
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Mount Columbia switchbacks
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The switchbacks on the southwest ridge of Mount Columbia are steep, rocky, and sandy. Going up usually isn't an issue besides being steep and tiring, but his can be a …
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Mount Oxford
Highlight • Summit
Mount Oxford is a 14,160 foot peak in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness. Being a "Collegiate Peak," Mount Oxford actually got its name from the University of Oxford.
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