Missouri Mountain

Missouri Mountain (14,071') is a high mountain summit in the Collegiate Peaks of the Sawatch Range, near  the Town of Buena Vista in Chaffee County. Missouri Mountain is separated from its eastern neighbor Mount Belford by Elkhead Pass (13,220').  For information about routes, maps, gpx tracks, and trails, and for any restrictions, see SummitPost and 14ers.com.

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The Standard Route is up the Northwest Ridge, leaving from the Missouri Gulch Trailhead - 10.5 miles, 4500' gain - Class 2

The West Ridge route has different starting points depending on how far up the road you can drive.  The longest trip, starting from the Rockdale Trailhead, is 11.75 miles and 4250' gain - Class 2

The snow-climb route is via several North Face Couloirs, starting at the Missouri Gulch Trailhead - 9 miles, 4500' gain - Difficult Class 2

• Suitable Activities: Hiking, Mountaineering, Scrambling
• Seasons: March, April, May, June, July, August, September
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• Difficulty: Difficult D
• Elevation Gain: 450 ft
• High Point: 14,071 ft

• Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
  Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area, Leadville Ranger District (PSINF)
• Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
• Recommended Party Size: 6
• Maximum Party Size: 15
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 15