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Sangre de Cristo Range

The "Blood of Christ" mountains form a dramatic wall rising from the San Luis Valley. These peaks are known for their steep, rugged terrain and the iconic Crestones - some of Colorado's most technical 14ers.

10 Peaks
14,345' Highest
South-central Colorado, east of the San Luis Valley
Best Season
June through September
Character
Steep and technical
Elevation Range
14,037' - 14,345'
Nearest Towns
Westcliffe, Crestone, Alamosa

Peaks in Sangre de Cristo Range

Blanca Peak - Colorado 14er
#4

Blanca Peak

14,345'
Sangre de Cristo Range
Class 2 6 mi 2,700'
Crestone Peak - Colorado 14er
#7

Crestone Peak

14,294'
Sangre de Cristo Range
Class 3 14 mi 5,700'
Crestone Needle - Colorado 14er
#22

Crestone Needle

14,197'
Sangre de Cristo Range
Class 4 12 mi 4,400'
Kit Carson Peak - Colorado 14er
#25

Kit Carson Peak

14,165'
Sangre de Cristo Range
Class 3 15 mi 6,250'
Challenger Point - Colorado 14er
#36

Challenger Point

14,081'
Sangre de Cristo Range
Class 2 13.5 mi 5,400'
Humboldt Peak - Colorado 14er
#39

Humboldt Peak

14,064'
Sangre de Cristo Range
Class 2 11 mi 4,200'
Ellingwood Point - Colorado 14er
#43

Ellingwood Point

14,055'
Sangre de Cristo Range
Class 2 6 mi 2,450'
Mt. Lindsey - Colorado 14er
#45

Mt. Lindsey

14,053'
Sangre de Cristo Range
Class 3 8.3 mi 3,500'
Culebra Peak - Colorado 14er
#44

Culebra Peak

14,053'
Sangre de Cristo Range
Class 2 5 mi 2,700'
Little Bear Peak - Colorado 14er
#48

Little Bear Peak

14,037'
Sangre de Cristo Range
Class 4 3.5 mi 2,300'
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