Mt. Elbert

Mt. Elbert at 14,433 ft. elevation is the highest point in Colorado. It is the second highest mountain in the adjacent 48 states. Samuel H. Elbert (1833-1899) was an outstanding and widely known civic leader in the Territory and State of Colorado. Mt. Elbert, Elbert County, and the town of Elbert, Colorado were all named in his honor. Elbert served as Colorado's Territorial Secretary, Territorial Governor and State Supreme Court Justice. Active in the formulation of mining legislation and reclamation projects, he promoted concepts of conservation and irrigation which were ahead of his time.
Technical ability or special mountain climbing experience is not required to climb Mt. Elbert. Good physical condition is important; however, the ascent and return requires a good full day of strenuous hiking. At this elevation where the air is thin, you will require extra energy.
Stick to the trail. Don't shortcut trail switchbacks as this causes erosion. Take a few extra minutes to pack out whatever you pack in. Better yet, pack out a few pieces of someone else's litter too.