Search routes & places
Windom Peak


Log in and send us updates, images and resources

Windom Peak

Windom Peak is a 14'er in the Needle Mountains, near Durango.

Windom Peak (14,093'), the highest summit of the Needle Mountains, is located in the Weminuche Wilderness of the San Juan National Forest.

Climbing this peak sometimes is combined with neighboring peaks Mount Eolus and Sunlight Peak. Can make trip longer or shorter  depending on TH.

Most frequently accessed via the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to the Needleton stop (2.5 hrs), then hiking from the Needleton TH into the Chicago Basin.

If you have questions about the peak or the wilderness area, please contact the Columbine Ranger District, (970) 884-2512

Follow this link for complete details:  https://www.14ers.com/peaks/10033/windom-peak.

Alternate Titles:

Chicago Basin 14'ers via Purgatory Creek TH -  25 miles, 7725' gain - Difficult Class 2

Chicago Basin Approach - 12 miles, 2800' gain - Class 1

West Ridge - 6 miles, 3000' gain - Difficult Class 2

  • 14,089 ft
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Weminuche Wilderness Area, Columbine Ranger District (SJNF)
  • Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
Map
  • 14ers.com
  • AllTrails
  • CoTrex
Activities
Trip Reports
Titles

This is a list of titles that represent the variations of trips you can take at this route/place. This includes side trips, extensions and peak combinations. Not seeing a title that fits your trip? Log in and send us updates, images, or resources.

  • Windom Peak - via Purgatory Creek Trail
  • Windom Peak - Chicago Basin Approach
  • Windom Peak - West Ridge Approach
Resources

There are no resources for this route/place. Log in and send us updates, images, or resources.