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Mount Massive edges out the third-highest summit of the Rockies, Mount Harvard, by 7 feet (2.1 m), but falls short of Mount Elbert by 12 feet (3.7 m). It ranks as the third-highest peak in the contiguous United States after Mount Whitney and Mount Elbert.
- 14,428 ft (4398 m), NAVD88
- USGS 7.5' topographic map, Mount Massive, Colorado
This is the main trail to reach the summit of Colorado's second highest peak, Mount Massive. This route takes you up the east slopes of the mountain. This trail and mountain are located within the Mount Massive Wilderness.
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- Twin Lakes, Colorado, United States
Mt. Massive is the second highest peak in Colorado and the third highest in the 48 states, exceeded only by California's Mount Whitney and its near neighbor, Mount Elbert. It's name tells all. It has five summits above 14,000 feet on a 3-mile-long ridge.
- Hiking, Mountaineering, Scrambling, Skiing
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- 39.18720°N / 106.4747°W
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Mount Massive - 14,427 Feet. As the 2nd highest peak in Colorado, Mt. Massive has the most land above 14,000 feet. With five 14k+ summits and a north-to-south length of several miles, this peak is truly massive.
5 days ago · Mount Massive gets its name from its huge, sprawling massif. The summit ridge includes five named summits and the mountain has more area above 14,000 feet than any other peak in the lower 48 states, narrowly beating out Mount Rainier in Washington State.
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Length 7.3 miElevation gain 3,897 ftRoute type Out & back. Proceed cautiously on this 7.3-mile out-and-back trail near Twin Lakes, Colorado. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers.
Dec 14, 2020 · Distance: 13.7 miles roundtrip. Elevation gain: 4500 ft. Stunning views during the entire hike. Challenging yet non-technical summit hike. Stand on top of the second highest peak in Colorado. Great camping by the trailhead.
