The Top 20 Peaks in the San Juan Mountains
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in the San Juan Mountains 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 the San Juan Mountains 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 the San Juan Mountains for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 23, 2025
Hogsback Peak
Highlight • Summit
Hogsback is an easily recognizable peak from town. There is a distinctive ridge traveling up to the summit, and the trail itself is as steep as they come. It's easy …
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Highest Point of the Colorado Trail
Highlight • Summit
A small sign on a wooden post marks the High Point of the Colorado Trail. This is an amazing place to pause and catch your breath (if you can at …
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Baldy Mountain
Highlight • Summit
Baldy Mountain is a 9,874-foot peak in the San Juan Mountains just outside of Durango, Colorado. The mountain can be tackled from a couple different trailheads and is located at …
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Twin Peaks
Highlight • Summit
As the name promises, two peaks crown this mountain at around 3,300 meters. It can be reached either via the Twin Peaks Trail from the Silvershied Trailhead or via the Oak Creek Trail.
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Sister Peak
Highlight • Summit
From the approximately 3,250 meter high Sister Peak has a great view of Ouray and the surrounding 14,000 mountains. To the Twin Peaks it goes a little further uphill.
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Perins Peak and Overlook
Highlight (Segment) • Summit
Perins Peak is an 8,346-foot mountain on the outskirts of the town of Durango. The peak has a cliff face that is easy to pick out from miles away, and …
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Deadwood Mountain
Highlight • Summit
At 12,285 feet, Deadwood Mountain is one of the most accessible peaks in the La Plata Mountains. Like most of the summits in the range, Deadwood Mountain is approached via …
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Wolf Creek Pass Climb South
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Climbing Wolf Creek Pass eastwards on US Highway 160 from the Pagosa Springs side is a long, high-altitude journey to the Continental Divide, taking you deep into Colorado's stunning San …
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Redcloud Peak
Highlight • Summit
Redcloud Peak is on the 14er list in the San Juan range, just barely making the rank at an elevation of 14,037 feet, or 356.5 meters. It is recommended that …
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Highline Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Highline Trail or Highline Colorado Trail overlaps part of Segment 28 on the Colorado Trail. This segment is exposed and a very scenic ridgewalk, and a series of a few climbs with amazing views on all sides.
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