Hiking Mount Elbert, Colorado's Highest Peak Via The Black Cloud Trail | US State High Points

Mount Elbert was my 5th US state high point! I choose to summit via the Black Cloud Trail because it generally sees less traffic and has amazing views of the mountains to the south. This was my first fourteener and the highest peak that I have hiked to, which was very exciting for me. Since it's monsoon season, I started this hike at 5am to make sure I could be off the summit well before any afternoon storms rolled in.

Which state high point should I do next? (I've already done Idaho, Utah, Hawaii, Arizona, and Colorado.)

Elevation Gain: 5,111 ft
Round Trip Distance: 11.0 mi

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