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Mount Elbert Weather (Days 0-3): The weather forecast for Mount Elbert is: Mostly dry. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -1°C on Tue afternoon, min -8°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WNW on Sun night, near gales from the W by Mon afternoon).
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Mount Elbert Weather (Days 0-3): The weather forecast for...
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Currently: 63 °F. Scattered clouds. (Weather station: Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, USA). See more current weather. Mount Elbert Extended Forecast with high and low temperatures. °F. Apr 21 – Apr 27. Lo:40. Wed, 24. Hi:67. 14. 0.15. Lo:38. Thu, 25. Hi:61. 4. 0.04. 0.23. Lo:35. Fri, 26. Hi:53. 4. 0.43. 0.52. Lo:33. Sat, 27. Hi:45. 7. Apr 28 – May 4.
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Here are some of the most useful things to know regarding a Mt Elbert climb. I will then dive into some of these aspects in more detail throughout the guide
Below you can find a Mount Elbert map with the hiking path outlined as well as a helpful elevation gain profile of the route. Not surprisingly, this is a hike with an essentially constant uphill to the summit followed by a constant downhill back to the parking lot. While there are some flat sections of trail, most notably for 0.5 miles at the 1-mil...
As mentioned there are really three trailheads for the three different routes. However, the main Northeast Ridge trailhead is what we will focus on here. The trailhead for the Northeast Ridge route is simply called “Mt Elbert Trailhead Parking Lot” on Google Maps. The exact GPS coordinates are 39°09’06.7″N 106°24’44.1″W to ensure you are heading to...
There are three great camping areas just nearby the Mount Elbert trailhead – Elbert Creek Campground, Halfmoon East Campground, and Halfmoon West Campground. Elbert Creek is the closest to the trailhead as it is just across the street. The other two are about a mile prior to the parking area. These are all first come, first serve campgrounds and wi...
The weather is probably the most important thing to consider when going about a hike up Mount Elbert. Hiking in Colorado (especially at elevations like this) can get quite dangerous when the weather turns for the worst. Before heading out for the hike be sure to check the mountain forecast for the day. It is very important to check the mountain wea...
Before taking on Mt Elbert, be sure to read through some helpful Colorado hiking tips to better prepare yourself for the hike. Be aware of the elevation: hiking at altitude is no joke and you need to ease your way into the trails. Before taking on hikes from the start, give yourself a day or so to acclimatize. Stay hydrated: to help with the altitu...
There are a couple of times during the climb up Mt Elbert, where you may believe you are looking up at the top of the mountain. Unfortunately, that is probably not the case. There are two main false summits on the Northeast Ridge hike on Elbertso don’t get your hopes up too much as you climb up the mountain. Once you reach the top of that second ma...
Now that you have all the background you need to know about the hike and getting yourself to the starting point, let’s talk about the hike itself. Remember, this will be regarding the most standard Northeast Ridge route. After getting yourself to the trailhead and parking your car, it is time to begin the hike to the summit of Colorado. The trail b...
The views are expansive in every way you look. North, south, east and west will offer never ending mountain, lake, and valley views. You should be able to see plenty other 14ers including the nearby Mt Massive as well as the famous Twin Lakes in the opposite direction. Take your time up top to just sit back and enjoy the view before heading back do...
Whether you are looking to beat the crowds or if you just want to get a view of Colorado at first light, taking part of a Mt Elbert sunrise experience could be for you. While I did not summit Elbert by sunrise, I did begin my hike up in the darkness. Just as I was getting above the tree line, the sun was making its way above the horizon. Below are ...
48.9 °F. Mount Elbert weather forecast updated daily. NOAA weather radar, satellite and synoptic charts. Current conditions, warnings and historical records.
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Currently: 65 °F. Sunny. (Weather station: Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, USA). See more current weather. Hour-by-hour Forecast in Mount Elbert — Graph. °F. Wednesday, April 24, 2024. 4 pm. 66. 13. 5 pm. 66. 14. 6 pm. 64. 14. 7 pm. 61. 11. 8 pm. 57. 7. 9 pm. 53. 6. 10 pm. 47. 6. 11 pm. 46. 6. Thursday, April 25, 2024. 12 am. 46. 7. 1 am.
Mountain weather is unpredictable and can change quickly. Be prepared with rain gear and extra layers of warm clothing. Always check the weather forecast before heading out. Thunderstorms occur frequently in the afternoons, so plan your trip accordingly.
Apr 17, 2024 · Elbert CO. NWS. Point Forecast: Elbert CO. 39.22°N 104.54°W. Mobile Weather Information | En Español. Last Update: 11:27 am MDT Apr 17, 2024. Forecast Valid: 1pm MDT Apr 17, 2024-6pm MDT Apr 23, 2024. This. Afternoon. Partly. Sunny. Hi 69 °F. Tonight. Mostly. Cloudy. Lo 31 °F. Thursday. Mostly. Cloudy. Hi 46 °F. Thursday. Night. Breezy. Lo 31 °F.
