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
47°F
scattered clouds
Feels like 46°F
Good Hiking Conditions
Weather conditions appear favorable for hiking.
Average
62°F
High
75°F
Low
47°F
Wind
Up to 7 mph
Humidity
33%
Sunrise
11:53 AM
Sunset
2:34 AM
12 PM
47°F
Feels: 46°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
54%
6.2 miles
3 PM
56°F
Feels: 53°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
39%
6.2 miles
6 PM
71°F
Feels: 68°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 8)
19%
6.2 miles
9 PM
75°F
Feels: 73°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 6)
18%
6.2 miles
Average
60°F
High
70°F
Low
47°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
41%
Sunrise
11:53 AM
Sunset
2:34 AM
12 AM
69°F
Feels: 67°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 12)
32%
6.2 miles
3 AM
60°F
Feels: 57°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 5)
41%
6.2 miles
6 AM
54°F
Feels: 52°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 7)
45%
6.2 miles
9 AM
49°F
Feels: 46°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
51%
6.2 miles
12 PM
47°F
Feels: 44°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 5)
58%
6.2 miles
3 PM
61°F
Feels: 59°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
40%
6.2 miles
6 PM
70°F
Feels: 68°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
27%
6.2 miles
9 PM
68°F
Feels: 66°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 12)
32%
6.2 miles
Average
55°F
High
73°F
Low
41°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
52%
Sunrise
11:53 AM
Sunset
2:34 AM
0.02 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
65°F
Feels: 64°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 8)
43%
6.2 miles
0.02 inches
3 AM
50°F
Feels: 48°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 11)
63%
6.2 miles
6 AM
44°F
Feels: 40°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 9)
74%
6.2 miles
9 AM
43°F
Feels: 40°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 4)
69%
6.2 miles
12 PM
41°F
Feels: 38°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
74%
6.2 miles
3 PM
58°F
Feels: 55°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
44%
6.2 miles
6 PM
66°F
Feels: 64°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
30%
6.2 miles
9 PM
73°F
Feels: 71°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 6)
19%
6.2 miles
0.00 inches
Average
51°F
High
69°F
Low
41°F
Wind
Up to 8 mph
Humidity
59%
Sunrise
11:53 AM
Sunset
2:34 AM
0.25 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
46°F
Feels: 42°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 12)
81%
6.2 miles
0.24 inches
3 AM
46°F
Feels: 42°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
81%
6.2 miles
0.00 inches
6 AM
43°F
Feels: 40°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 5)
74%
6.2 miles
9 AM
42°F
Feels: 39°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 4)
68%
6.2 miles
12 PM
41°F
Feels: 38°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
66%
6.2 miles
3 PM
56°F
Feels: 54°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 2)
44%
6.2 miles
6 PM
65°F
Feels: 62°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 7)
30%
6.2 miles
9 PM
69°F
Feels: 67°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 5)
26%
6.2 miles
Average
56°F
High
69°F
Low
44°F
Wind
Up to 5 mph
Humidity
50%
Sunrise
11:53 AM
Sunset
2:34 AM
0.01 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
58°F
Feels: 55°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 7)
46%
6.2 miles
3 AM
50°F
Feels: 48°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 4)
67%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
6 AM
52°F
Feels: 50°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
61%
6.2 miles
9 AM
49°F
Feels: 48°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
63%
6.2 miles
12 PM
44°F
Feels: 42°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 3)
69%
6.2 miles
3 PM
59°F
Feels: 57°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
42%
6.2 miles
6 PM
67°F
Feels: 65°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 7)
28%
6.2 miles
9 PM
69°F
Feels: 67°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 6)
27%
6.2 miles
0.00 inches
Average
53°F
High
66°F
Low
46°F
Wind
Up to 4 mph
Humidity
59%
Sunrise
11:53 AM
Sunset
2:34 AM
0.01 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
66°F
Feels: 64°F
0 mph
(Gusts: 4)
35%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
3 AM
53°F
Feels: 51°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 2)
61%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
6 AM
47°F
Feels: 47°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
72%
6.2 miles
9 AM
46°F
Feels: 45°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
69%
6.2 miles
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