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
39°F
clear sky
Feels like 39°F
Good Hiking Conditions
Weather conditions appear favorable for hiking.
Average
56°F
High
68°F
Low
39°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
35%
Sunrise
11:51 AM
Sunset
2:25 AM
12 PM
39°F
Feels: 39°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 4)
65%
6.2 miles
3 PM
50°F
Feels: 47°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 3)
45%
6.2 miles
6 PM
65°F
Feels: 62°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 10)
19%
6.2 miles
9 PM
68°F
Feels: 65°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 7)
12%
6.2 miles
Average
54°F
High
66°F
Low
42°F
Wind
Up to 12 mph
Humidity
50%
Sunrise
11:51 AM
Sunset
2:25 AM
0.00 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
63°F
Feels: 60°F
12 mph
(Gusts: 8)
15%
6.2 miles
3 AM
53°F
Feels: 50°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 6)
46%
6.2 miles
6 AM
46°F
Feels: 46°F
0 mph
(Gusts: 4)
69%
6.2 miles
9 AM
42°F
Feels: 42°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 2)
79%
6.2 miles
12 PM
42°F
Feels: 42°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 2)
82%
6.2 miles
3 PM
56°F
Feels: 53°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 3)
48%
6.2 miles
6 PM
63°F
Feels: 60°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 12)
31%
6.2 miles
9 PM
66°F
Feels: 64°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 14)
30%
6.2 miles
0.00 inches
Average
49°F
High
60°F
Low
36°F
Wind
Up to 13 mph
Humidity
59%
Sunrise
11:51 AM
Sunset
2:25 AM
0.03 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
60°F
Feels: 57°F
13 mph
(Gusts: 9)
22%
6.2 miles
3 AM
46°F
Feels: 44°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
61%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
6 AM
40°F
Feels: 37°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 6)
84%
6.2 miles
9 AM
38°F
Feels: 36°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
87%
6.2 miles
12 PM
36°F
Feels: 33°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 4)
90%
6.2 miles
3 PM
50°F
Feels: 48°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 3)
57%
6.2 miles
0.00 inches
6 PM
58°F
Feels: 55°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 7)
36%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
9 PM
60°F
Feels: 58°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 11)
35%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
Average
49°F
High
62°F
Low
36°F
Wind
Up to 8 mph
Humidity
57%
Sunrise
11:51 AM
Sunset
2:25 AM
0.03 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
62°F
Feels: 59°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 9)
24%
6.2 miles
3 AM
48°F
Feels: 46°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 8)
62%
6.2 miles
0.02 inches
6 AM
43°F
Feels: 41°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 5)
72%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
9 AM
39°F
Feels: 36°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
80%
6.2 miles
12 PM
36°F
Feels: 36°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 3)
84%
6.2 miles
3 PM
53°F
Feels: 50°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 4)
50%
6.2 miles
6 PM
59°F
Feels: 56°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 7)
33%
6.2 miles
9 PM
51°F
Feels: 48°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 10)
52%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
Average
53°F
High
69°F
Low
38°F
Wind
Up to 9 mph
Humidity
45%
Sunrise
11:51 AM
Sunset
2:25 AM
12 AM
61°F
Feels: 59°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 9)
30%
6.2 miles
3 AM
51°F
Feels: 48°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
43%
6.2 miles
6 AM
43°F
Feels: 43°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 4)
60%
6.2 miles
9 AM
38°F
Feels: 38°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 2)
71%
6.2 miles
12 PM
38°F
Feels: 36°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
72%
6.2 miles
3 PM
56°F
Feels: 53°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 6)
40%
6.2 miles
6 PM
66°F
Feels: 63°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 8)
23%
6.2 miles
9 PM
69°F
Feels: 66°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 5)
19%
6.2 miles
Average
51°F
High
65°F
Low
42°F
Wind
Up to 8 mph
Humidity
44%
Sunrise
11:51 AM
Sunset
2:25 AM
12 AM
65°F
Feels: 62°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 7)
24%
6.2 miles
3 AM
51°F
Feels: 48°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 6)
41%
6.2 miles
6 AM
47°F
Feels: 46°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 4)
49%
6.2 miles
9 AM
42°F
Feels: 42°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 4)
60%
6.2 miles
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