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Crestone Needle

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Crestone Needle

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

Routes leading to this Highlight may be highly dangerous

Routes comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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    1. Crestone Needle via South Colony Lakes — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

    17.8km

    03:10

    1,190m

    1,190m

    Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    November 24, 2023

    Highly challenging 14202 ft summit to reach in Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. Crestone Needle is considered a mountaineering route and requires proper climbing experience to get there. Expect incredible views of the San Isabel National Forest and Sangre de Cristo area.

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      Elevation 4,260 m

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      Location: Custer County, Colorado, United States

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