Capitol Peak
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About Capitol Peak
Capitol Peak towers at 14,138 feet (4,309 m) as one of the most challenging and dangerous 14ers. The infamous 'Knife Edge' ridge requires careful scrambling with severe exposure on both sides. Reserved for experienced mountaineers with solid Class 4 skills, Capitol is considered by many to be the most difficult standard route among all 14ers.
History
Named for its resemblance to the U.S. Capitol dome, the peak has a reputation as one of the most technical and committing 14ers. The Knife Edge section has been the site of numerous accidents and rescues, earning the peak a fearsome reputation.
Weather Forecast
Current Conditions
42°F
clear sky
Feels like 36°F
Good Hiking Conditions
Weather conditions appear favorable for hiking.
Average
53°F
High
62°F
Low
42°F
Wind
Up to 28 mph
Humidity
33%
Sunrise
11:44 AM
Sunset
2:38 AM
12 PM
42°F
Feels: 36°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 16)
56%
6.2 miles
3 PM
49°F
Feels: 43°F
14 mph
(Gusts: 43)
40%
6.2 miles
6 PM
62°F
Feels: 59°F
25 mph
(Gusts: 47)
21%
6.2 miles
9 PM
61°F
Feels: 58°F
28 mph
(Gusts: 50)
16%
6.2 miles
Average
53°F
High
67°F
Low
38°F
Wind
Up to 26 mph
Humidity
27%
Sunrise
11:44 AM
Sunset
2:38 AM
12 AM
67°F
Feels: 64°F
26 mph
(Gusts: 48)
15%
6.2 miles
3 AM
56°F
Feels: 52°F
18 mph
(Gusts: 42)
21%
6.2 miles
6 AM
48°F
Feels: 42°F
16 mph
(Gusts: 39)
30%
6.2 miles
9 AM
41°F
Feels: 35°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 23)
41%
6.2 miles
12 PM
38°F
Feels: 33°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 14)
52%
6.2 miles
3 PM
53°F
Feels: 49°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 36)
24%
6.2 miles
6 PM
60°F
Feels: 57°F
21 mph
(Gusts: 44)
17%
6.2 miles
9 PM
64°F
Feels: 61°F
25 mph
(Gusts: 45)
17%
6.2 miles
Average
44°F
High
62°F
Low
27°F
Wind
Up to 22 mph
Humidity
29%
Sunrise
11:44 AM
Sunset
2:38 AM
12 AM
62°F
Feels: 59°F
22 mph
(Gusts: 41)
15%
6.2 miles
3 AM
47°F
Feels: 41°F
15 mph
(Gusts: 33)
19%
6.2 miles
6 AM
37°F
Feels: 31°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 18)
35%
6.2 miles
9 AM
31°F
Feels: 25°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
47%
6.2 miles
12 PM
27°F
Feels: 21°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
56%
6.2 miles
3 PM
43°F
Feels: 38°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 26)
27%
6.2 miles
6 PM
50°F
Feels: 45°F
12 mph
(Gusts: 23)
17%
6.2 miles
9 PM
55°F
Feels: 51°F
15 mph
(Gusts: 24)
14%
6.2 miles
Average
46°F
High
62°F
Low
34°F
Wind
Up to 18 mph
Humidity
24%
Sunrise
11:44 AM
Sunset
2:38 AM
12 AM
54°F
Feels: 50°F
15 mph
(Gusts: 23)
16%
6.2 miles
3 AM
38°F
Feels: 34°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 5)
33%
6.2 miles
6 AM
37°F
Feels: 31°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 6)
31%
6.2 miles
9 AM
35°F
Feels: 28°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 10)
32%
6.2 miles
12 PM
34°F
Feels: 27°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 7)
35%
6.2 miles
3 PM
51°F
Feels: 47°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 17)
22%
6.2 miles
6 PM
59°F
Feels: 55°F
12 mph
(Gusts: 29)
14%
6.2 miles
9 PM
62°F
Feels: 58°F
18 mph
(Gusts: 36)
12%
6.2 miles
Average
45°F
High
60°F
Low
32°F
Wind
Up to 21 mph
Humidity
22%
Sunrise
11:44 AM
Sunset
2:38 AM
12 AM
56°F
Feels: 52°F
21 mph
(Gusts: 36)
12%
6.2 miles
3 AM
40°F
Feels: 35°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 21)
19%
6.2 miles
6 AM
34°F
Feels: 28°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 6)
29%
6.2 miles
9 AM
33°F
Feels: 26°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 7)
34%
6.2 miles
12 PM
32°F
Feels: 26°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 9)
35%
6.2 miles
3 PM
50°F
Feels: 46°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 18)
20%
6.2 miles
6 PM
56°F
Feels: 52°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 16)
14%
6.2 miles
9 PM
60°F
Feels: 57°F
13 mph
(Gusts: 18)
13%
6.2 miles
Average
43°F
High
59°F
Low
36°F
Wind
Up to 13 mph
Humidity
22%
Sunrise
11:44 AM
Sunset
2:38 AM
12 AM
59°F
Feels: 55°F
13 mph
(Gusts: 18)
11%
6.2 miles
3 AM
40°F
Feels: 37°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 6)
26%
6.2 miles
6 AM
38°F
Feels: 34°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 6)
25%
6.2 miles
9 AM
36°F
Feels: 31°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 5)
27%
6.2 miles
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