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Pyramid Peak

#46
14029 ft (4276 m) Elk Mountains
Pyramid Peak

About Pyramid Peak

Pyramid Peak towers at 14,029 feet (4,276 m) as one of the more dangerous 14ers. The peak features extremely loose, rotten rock on all routes and requires careful route-finding and solid scrambling skills. Together with the Maroon Bells, it forms part of the 'Deadly Bells' due to numerous accidents from rockfall and loose terrain.

History

True to its name, the peak's pyramid shape is distinctive from many angles. Despite its beauty, the peak has a dark reputation due to the poor rock quality and resulting accidents. Many experienced climbers consider it one of the most dangerous standard 14er routes.

Weather Forecast

scattered clouds

Current Conditions

54°F

scattered clouds

Feels like 50°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
  • Precipitation in the forecast
Average 54°F
High 54°F
Low 54°F
Wind Up to 19 mph
Humidity 20%
Sunrise 11:45 AM
Sunset 2:25 AM
9 PM
scattered clouds
54°F
Feels: 50°F 19 mph (Gusts: 17) 20% 6.2 miles
Average 41°F
High 55°F
Low 30°F
Wind Up to 13 mph
Humidity 64%
Sunrise 11:45 AM
Sunset 2:25 AM
0.04 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
55°F
Feels: 52°F 7 mph (Gusts: 13) 33% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 AM
light rain
48°F
Feels: 45°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 80% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
6 AM
light snow
39°F
Feels: 36°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 97% 0.8 miles
9 AM
scattered clouds
33°F
Feels: 27°F 7 mph (Gusts: 8) 79% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
30°F
Feels: 24°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 80% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
37°F
Feels: 31°F 8 mph (Gusts: 18) 51% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light rain
42°F
Feels: 35°F 11 mph (Gusts: 17) 48% 5.3 miles 0.01 inches
9 PM
light rain
45°F
Feels: 38°F 13 mph (Gusts: 16) 46% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
Average 40°F
High 53°F
Low 32°F
Wind Up to 12 mph
Humidity 62%
Sunrise 11:45 AM
Sunset 2:25 AM
0.01 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
41°F
Feels: 36°F 7 mph (Gusts: 16) 62% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 AM
light snow
32°F
Feels: 32°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 87% 6.2 miles
6 AM
few clouds
32°F
Feels: 29°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 82% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
33°F
Feels: 30°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 78% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
32°F
Feels: 29°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 81% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
44°F
Feels: 40°F 7 mph (Gusts: 16) 45% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
51°F
Feels: 47°F 12 mph (Gusts: 18) 32% 6.2 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
53°F
Feels: 50°F 11 mph (Gusts: 16) 27% 6.2 miles
Average 46°F
High 59°F
Low 37°F
Wind Up to 14 mph
Humidity 41%
Sunrise 11:45 AM
Sunset 2:25 AM
12 AM
scattered clouds
53°F
Feels: 49°F 8 mph (Gusts: 12) 30% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
38°F
Feels: 38°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 57% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
37°F
Feels: 34°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 56% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
37°F
Feels: 33°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 49% 6.2 miles
12 PM
few clouds
37°F
Feels: 32°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 49% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
51°F
Feels: 48°F 7 mph (Gusts: 13) 38% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
58°F
Feels: 55°F 14 mph (Gusts: 20) 24% 6.2 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
59°F
Feels: 56°F 14 mph (Gusts: 19) 27% 6.2 miles
Average 50°F
High 62°F
Low 40°F
Wind Up to 16 mph
Humidity 31%
Sunrise 11:45 AM
Sunset 2:25 AM
12 AM
broken clouds
58°F
Feels: 54°F 11 mph (Gusts: 13) 29% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
45°F
Feels: 43°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 37% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
42°F
Feels: 38°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 36% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
40°F
Feels: 36°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 35% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
40°F
Feels: 37°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 35% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
54°F
Feels: 51°F 4 mph (Gusts: 9) 27% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
58°F
Feels: 55°F 12 mph (Gusts: 18) 27% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
62°F
Feels: 59°F 16 mph (Gusts: 17) 24% 6.2 miles
Average 50°F
High 61°F
Low 42°F
Wind Up to 13 mph
Humidity 39%
Sunrise 11:45 AM
Sunset 2:25 AM
12 AM
overcast clouds
59°F
Feels: 56°F 13 mph (Gusts: 14) 28% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
46°F
Feels: 46°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 43% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
46°F
Feels: 43°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 44% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
43°F
Feels: 40°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 52% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
42°F
Feels: 40°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 49% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
55°F
Feels: 52°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 32% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
61°F
Feels: 58°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 25% 6.2 miles

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