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Mt. Columbia


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Mt. Columbia

Mount Columbia is a 14'er in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, near Buena Vista.

Along with nearby Mount Harvard, Mount Yale, Mount Princeton, and Mount Oxford, Mount Columbia is one of five Collegiate Peaks named for prominent universities.

IMPORTANT: All routes enter the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness. Designated wilderness areas have special regulations and restrictions for party size, dispersed camping, campfires, and dogs, etc. If you have questions about the wilderness area, please contact the Leadville Ranger District at (719) 486-0749.

See this link for complete details: https://www.14ers.com/peaks/10035/mount-columbia

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West Slopes - 12 miles, 4250' gain - Class 2

Southeast Ridge - 11.25 miles, 4800' gain - Class 2

Southwest Couloir - 13.5 miles, 4800' gain - Class 2

  • 14,077 ft
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area, Leadville Ranger District (PSINF)
  • Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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  • Mt. Columbia - West Slopes
  • Mt. Columbia - Southeast Ridge
  • Mt. Columbia - Southwest Couloir
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