Колорадоның Капитол шыңы

14,137 foot mountain in Colorado, United States

Capitol Peak is a high and prominent mountain summit in the Elk Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is the 52nd highest mountain in North America. The 14137 feet (4309 m) fourteener is located in the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness of White River National Forest, east by south (bearing 104°) of the community of Redstone in Pitkin County, Colorado, United States. Other routes require technical rock climbing, for example, the Northwest Buttress Route (Grade IV, Class 5.9). These routes have significant rockfall danger due to a great deal of loose rock; however, the rock is substantially more solid than on the more famous Maroon Bells or on Pyramid Peak.

Capitol Peak is a 15.1 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Snowmass Village, Colorado that features a lake and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. The trail is primarily used for hiking, rock climbing, and backpacking and is best used from July until September. Dogs are allowed to use this trail.

There is primitive camping near trail head in a designated site. No fee is required, but restrictions may exist. There are several campsites near Capitol Lake. As of September 2022 all campsites in heavily impacted areas of the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness require permits obtained in advance.

At the trail head, at an altitude of 9,400 feet, following several switchbacks for half a mile will lead you to Daly Pass. Daly Pass is the first point of interest on Capitol Peak. This pass is recognized for its saddle shaped ridge reaching 12,480 feet.

K2 is known for often being confused by hikers with the Capitol Peak summit. Many hikers will go around K2 on the North side where it is most exposed, though climbing over K2 has become a popular alternative route.

The view from Capitol Peak's summit includes Pierre Lakes in the huge cirque to the east. To the south is Snowmass Mountain, another Fourteener, at the end of a long shattered ridge. Farther to the east are red striated peaks, including the Maroon Bells, Pyramid Peak, and Castle Peak. The long ridge of the Continental Divide is to the east. +Average Monthly Climate ReportsMonthAverage HighAverage LowAverage PrecipitationAverage SnowJanuary27 F 2 F3.51 in50.1 inFebruary30 F 1 F2.46 in39.6 inMarch36 F7 F3.97 in58.8 inApril42 F12 F3.48 in45.1 inMay51 F22 F1.96 in20.6 inJune63 F30 F1.11 in3.8 inJuly68 F35 F2.23 in0 inAugust66 F34 F1.91 in0 inSeptember57 F29 F1.70 in4.9 inOctober47 F20 F1.76 in20.3 inNovember34 F7 F2.72 in43.0 inDecember27 F0 F3.02 in50.8 inYearly Average46 F (Rounded)16 F (Rounded)2.49 in (Rounded)28.1 in (Rounded)