2Capitol Peak Via The Knife Edge, Colorado
The Capitol Peak is located close to Aspen, in the Elk Mountain Range. While it presents a striking image, it is also one of the most exposed and most dangerous and most exposed peaks in the USA. The mountains in the Elk Range may appear charming but the truth is they are the highest and most challenging in the state of Colorado.
The Knife Ridge is a sharp granite blade of rock that is 150 feet in length. It is arguably the most infamous part of the Capitol Peak hike. The ridge has a 1000+-foot drop-off on both sides. The hike begins at the Capitol Creek Trailhead and is 17 miles round-trip and requires at least two days to complete. The elevation gain here is 5,300 feet.
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