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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

50°F

scattered clouds

Feels like 50°F

Good Hiking Conditions

Weather conditions appear favorable for hiking.

Average 65°F
High 76°F
Low 50°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 37%
Sunrise 11:53 AM
Sunset 2:33 AM
12 PM
scattered clouds
50°F
Feels: 50°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 59% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
59°F
Feels: 57°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 42% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
73°F
Feels: 71°F 8 mph (Gusts: 8) 22% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
76°F
Feels: 75°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 26% 6.2 miles
Average 63°F
High 72°F
Low 50°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 46%
Sunrise 11:53 AM
Sunset 2:33 AM
0.01 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
overcast clouds
72°F
Feels: 70°F 8 mph (Gusts: 10) 39% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
63°F
Feels: 61°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 44% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
57°F
Feels: 55°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 51% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
51°F
Feels: 49°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 59% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
50°F
Feels: 48°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 66% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
63°F
Feels: 62°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 44% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
72°F
Feels: 71°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 29% 6.2 miles
9 PM
light rain
72°F
Feels: 70°F 7 mph (Gusts: 10) 33% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
Average 57°F
High 72°F
Low 44°F
Wind Up to 10 mph
Humidity 60%
Sunrise 11:53 AM
Sunset 2:33 AM
0.08 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
67°F
Feels: 66°F 10 mph (Gusts: 9) 69% 6.2 miles 0.07 inches
3 AM
broken clouds
54°F
Feels: 52°F 7 mph (Gusts: 8) 69% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
48°F
Feels: 45°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 79% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
46°F
Feels: 46°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 73% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
44°F
Feels: 44°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 74% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
59°F
Feels: 57°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 51% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
68°F
Feels: 66°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 33% 6.2 miles
9 PM
light rain
72°F
Feels: 70°F 2 mph (Gusts: 6) 29% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
Average 54°F
High 70°F
Low 45°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 64%
Sunrise 11:53 AM
Sunset 2:33 AM
0.42 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
moderate rain
50°F
Feels: 49°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 84% 6.2 miles 0.40 inches
3 AM
light rain
48°F
Feels: 46°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 89% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
6 AM
broken clouds
47°F
Feels: 45°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 76% 6.2 miles
9 AM
few clouds
46°F
Feels: 44°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 72% 6.2 miles
12 PM
few clouds
45°F
Feels: 44°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 70% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
58°F
Feels: 56°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 53% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light rain
64°F
Feels: 62°F 1 mph (Gusts: 5) 38% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
9 PM
broken clouds
70°F
Feels: 68°F 3 mph (Gusts: 7) 31% 6.2 miles
Average 60°F
High 71°F
Low 47°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 52%
Sunrise 11:53 AM
Sunset 2:33 AM
0.01 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
broken clouds
65°F
Feels: 63°F 2 mph (Gusts: 6) 42% 6.2 miles
3 AM
light rain
55°F
Feels: 53°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 66% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
6 AM
overcast clouds
56°F
Feels: 54°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 63% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
53°F
Feels: 51°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 64% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
47°F
Feels: 47°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 72% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
62°F
Feels: 60°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 47% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
69°F
Feels: 67°F 1 mph (Gusts: 5) 31% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
71°F
Feels: 69°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 30% 6.2 miles
Average 57°F
High 67°F
Low 51°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 59%
Sunrise 11:53 AM
Sunset 2:33 AM
0.01 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
67°F
Feels: 66°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 44% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 AM
broken clouds
57°F
Feels: 56°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 58% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
51°F
Feels: 50°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 69% 6.2 miles
9 AM
few clouds
51°F
Feels: 49°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 66% 6.2 miles

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