Mt Elbert
Colorado - 14,433 feet
2nd tallest mountain in continental U.S.
Photos from a July 2004 hike to the top.


mt elbert

View of Mt. Elbert outside Leadville, Colorado.   Leadville is around 10,100 feet in elevation



trees

The trail begins in an aspen forest


above the treeline

Above treeline - Mt. Elbert is on the right


climbing up

Getting closer.


Twin Lakes

Twin Lakes


last 400 feet

The final 400 feet to the summit.


top

The Mt. Elbert summit is crowded on a saturday in July.


view

View from the top.


dog drinking

Dogs get a welcome drink of water. 


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