Colorado’s Top 10 14er Mountains You Can Summit with the Whole Family
Have you ever been to the top of a Colorado 14er? If not, there's a first time for everything. The view from the top is incredible no matter how you get there, but some of these mountains are easier to summit than others.
You don't need to be an expert hiker or climber to get to the top. In some instances, you just need a car. Keep going to find out which amazing Colorado 14er mountains are the easiest to summit. So easy that you can take the whole family with you.
The Most Colorado 14er Mountains
Depending on who you ask, Colorado has either 58 or 54 14er mountains. These are mountains that reach more than 14,000 feet. You can see photos of all of these amazing mountains here. While these mountains are located all over the state 15 of them are found in Colorado's Sawatch Range, including Mount Elbert, Colorado's highest peak.
14er Mountains You Can Summit In Your Car
You can make it to the top of a couple of the 14ers on our list by simply driving to the top in your car. Adventures like this can be a little intense if you are not used to driving in the mountains so be sure to obey posted speeds and posted signs. Scroll on to find out more about 14ers you can drive up below.
Colorado's Amazing Wildflower Season
Torreys Peak and Handies Peak are both known for beautiful wildflower fields in the summer months. Bring your camera for a great family photo in the wildflowers.
Gentle slopes and short round trips mean mountains like the ones below can be a fun day for everyone.