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
47°F
overcast clouds
Feels like 44°F
Weather Alert
- Freezing conditions expected
Average
47°F
High
47°F
Low
47°F
Wind
Up to 7 mph
Humidity
35%
Sunrise
11:43 AM
Sunset
2:17 AM
9 PM
47°F
Feels: 44°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 21)
35%
6.2 miles
Average
38°F
High
48°F
Low
26°F
Wind
Up to 19 mph
Humidity
30%
Sunrise
11:43 AM
Sunset
2:17 AM
12 AM
48°F
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19 mph
(Gusts: 23)
27%
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3 AM
47°F
Feels: 40°F
19 mph
(Gusts: 33)
20%
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6 AM
34°F
Feels: 27°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 12)
34%
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9 AM
28°F
Feels: 20°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 12)
37%
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12 PM
26°F
Feels: 18°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 10)
42%
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3 PM
35°F
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9 mph
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6 PM
40°F
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5 mph
(Gusts: 11)
26%
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9 PM
45°F
Feels: 40°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 17)
23%
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Average
39°F
High
53°F
Low
28°F
Wind
Up to 13 mph
Humidity
41%
Sunrise
11:43 AM
Sunset
2:17 AM
12 AM
45°F
Feels: 38°F
13 mph
(Gusts: 19)
29%
6.2 miles
3 AM
36°F
Feels: 30°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 13)
45%
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6 AM
32°F
Feels: 27°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 9)
53%
6.2 miles
9 AM
30°F
Feels: 26°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
54%
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12 PM
28°F
Feels: 22°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 4)
62%
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3 PM
39°F
Feels: 35°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 8)
37%
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6 PM
46°F
Feels: 44°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 11)
25%
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9 PM
53°F
Feels: 49°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 16)
20%
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Average
45°F
High
59°F
Low
33°F
Wind
Up to 12 mph
Humidity
32%
Sunrise
11:43 AM
Sunset
2:17 AM
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54°F
Feels: 50°F
12 mph
(Gusts: 17)
15%
6.2 miles
3 AM
41°F
Feels: 39°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 2)
36%
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6 AM
39°F
Feels: 36°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
35%
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9 AM
35°F
Feels: 30°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 6)
46%
6.2 miles
12 PM
33°F
Feels: 27°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
55%
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3 PM
45°F
Feels: 45°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 3)
36%
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6 PM
54°F
Feels: 50°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 14)
19%
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9 PM
59°F
Feels: 55°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 19)
14%
6.2 miles
Average
47°F
High
58°F
Low
34°F
Wind
Up to 18 mph
Humidity
32%
Sunrise
11:43 AM
Sunset
2:17 AM
12 AM
57°F
Feels: 53°F
18 mph
(Gusts: 22)
14%
6.2 miles
3 AM
44°F
Feels: 42°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
23%
6.2 miles
6 AM
41°F
Feels: 37°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 6)
31%
6.2 miles
9 AM
34°F
Feels: 29°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 6)
69%
6.2 miles
12 PM
36°F
Feels: 36°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 3)
56%
6.2 miles
3 PM
49°F
Feels: 46°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 9)
25%
6.2 miles
6 PM
56°F
Feels: 52°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 10)
19%
6.2 miles
9 PM
58°F
Feels: 55°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 7)
20%
6.2 miles
Average
42°F
High
52°F
Low
34°F
Wind
Up to 8 mph
Humidity
58%
Sunrise
11:43 AM
Sunset
2:17 AM
0.02 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
49°F
Feels: 45°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 8)
43%
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3 AM
42°F
Feels: 40°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 3)
59%
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6 AM
39°F
Feels: 36°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 5)
69%
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0.02 inches
9 AM
35°F
Feels: 32°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
76%
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12 PM
34°F
Feels: 34°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 3)
75%
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3 PM
45°F
Feels: 43°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
51%
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6 PM
52°F
Feels: 48°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 9)
36%
6.2 miles
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