Mountain Ranges

Colorado's 58 fourteeners are spread across seven distinct mountain ranges, each with its own character, challenges, and beauty. From the accessible Sawatch to the rugged San Juans, discover your next adventure.

7 Ranges

58 Peaks

14,000'+ Elevation

15 peaks

Sawatch Range

Gentle giants - high peaks with non-technical standard routes

14,439' Class 1-2 Mt. Elbert

14 peaks

San Juan Mountains

Wild and remote - vast wilderness with rich mining heritage

14,316' Class 1-4 Uncompahgre Peak

10 peaks

Sangre de Cristo Range

Steep and technical - dramatic relief and challenging routes

14,345' Class 2-4 Blanca Peak

7 peaks

Elk Mountains

Rugged beauty - steep, loose rock and serious exposure

14,272' Class 2-4 Castle Peak

6 peaks

Front Range

Accessible icons - famous peaks close to population centers

14,270' Class 1-3 Grays Peak

5 peaks

Mosquito Range

Moderate and scenic - accessible peaks with mining history

14,286' Class 1-2 Mt. Lincoln

1 peak

Tenmile Range

Accessible favorite - popular peak near ski country

14,272' Class 1 Quandary Peak

Range Comparison

Range	Peaks	Highest	Difficulty	Character
Sawatch Range	15	14,439' Mt. Elbert	Class 1-2	Gentle giants - high peaks with non-technical standard routes
San Juan Mountains	14	14,316' Uncompahgre Peak	Class 1-4	Wild and remote - vast wilderness with rich mining heritage
Sangre de Cristo Range	10	14,345' Blanca Peak	Class 2-4	Steep and technical - dramatic relief and challenging routes
Elk Mountains	7	14,272' Castle Peak	Class 2-4	Rugged beauty - steep, loose rock and serious exposure
Front Range	6	14,270' Grays Peak	Class 1-3	Accessible icons - famous peaks close to population centers
Mosquito Range	5	14,286' Mt. Lincoln	Class 1-2	Moderate and scenic - accessible peaks with mining history
Tenmile Range	1	14,272' Quandary Peak	Class 1	Accessible favorite - popular peak near ski country