Kit Carson Peak
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About Kit Carson Peak
Kit Carson Peak stands at 14,167 feet (4,318 m) as one of the more challenging peaks in the Sangre de Cristos. Multiple routes exist, all requiring Class 3 or Class 4 scrambling. Often combined with neighboring Challenger Point, the peak offers serious mountaineers an excellent alpine adventure.
History
Named after the famous frontier scout Kit Carson, the peak requires technical skills and route-finding ability. It remains one of the more serious undertakings among Colorado's 14ers.
Weather Forecast
Current Conditions
43°F
clear sky
Feels like 39°F
Weather Alert
- Freezing conditions expected
Average
43°F
High
43°F
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43°F
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Up to 7 mph
Humidity
26%
Sunrise
1:22 PM
Sunset
1:03 AM
9 PM
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7 mph
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26%
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32°F
High
42°F
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25°F
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Up to 8 mph
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44%
Sunrise
1:22 PM
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1:03 AM
12 AM
42°F
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5 mph
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33°F
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6 AM
31°F
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5 mph
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9 AM
29°F
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4 mph
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12 PM
25°F
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4 mph
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3 PM
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25°F
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34°F
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20°F
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Up to 16 mph
Humidity
43%
Sunrise
1:22 PM
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1:03 AM
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23°F
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21°F
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12 PM
20°F
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8 mph
(Gusts: 9)
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21°F
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6 PM
27°F
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9 PM
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26°F
High
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Low
20°F
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Up to 15 mph
Humidity
34%
Sunrise
1:22 PM
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1:03 AM
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6 AM
21°F
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8 mph
(Gusts: 15)
37%
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9 AM
21°F
Feels: 12°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 13)
38%
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12 PM
20°F
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(Gusts: 12)
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25°F
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12 mph
(Gusts: 18)
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6 PM
34°F
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13 mph
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37°F
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15 mph
(Gusts: 29)
24%
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Average
28°F
High
38°F
Low
22°F
Wind
Up to 13 mph
Humidity
37%
Sunrise
1:22 PM
Sunset
1:03 AM
12 AM
33°F
Feels: 24°F
13 mph
(Gusts: 24)
30%
6.2 miles
3 AM
26°F
Feels: 17°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 13)
45%
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6 AM
23°F
Feels: 15°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 11)
48%
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9 AM
22°F
Feels: 14°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 11)
48%
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12 PM
22°F
Feels: 14°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
42%
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3 PM
28°F
Feels: 21°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 11)
35%
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6 PM
34°F
Feels: 27°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 11)
25%
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9 PM
38°F
Feels: 33°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 13)
21%
6.2 miles
Average
30°F
High
39°F
Low
23°F
Wind
Up to 12 mph
Humidity
32%
Sunrise
1:22 PM
Sunset
1:03 AM
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12 mph
(Gusts: 19)
19%
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3 AM
30°F
Feels: 24°F
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(Gusts: 12)
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6 AM
28°F
Feels: 23°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 6)
32%
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9 AM
26°F
Feels: 19°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 6)
35%
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12 PM
23°F
Feels: 14°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 7)
44%
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3 PM
28°F
Feels: 21°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 8)
38%
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6 PM
37°F
Feels: 30°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 17)
24%
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