Description
Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Topographic Map

Colorado has the highest average elevation of any U.S. state and is home to 58 peaks rising above 14,000 feet, commonly known as “fourteeners.” For many climbers and outdoor enthusiasts, reaching the summit of these iconic mountains is a bucket-list goal—or even a lifelong pursuit.

The Colorado 14ers South Topographic Map Guide provides an accurate and convenient collection of maps covering the fourteeners of the Elk Mountains, San Juan Mountains, and Sangre de Cristo Mountains in southern Colorado. These peaks are generally considered more challenging than many northern fourteeners found in ranges like the Front, Mosquito, Tenmile, and Sawatch.

Even some of the more approachable peaks—such as Humboldt Peak, Sunshine Peak, Redcloud Peak, and Handies Peak—feature steep terrain and demanding conditions. Others, including Crestone Peak, Little Bear Peak, Capitol Peak, and the Maroon Bells, are frequently considered among the most difficult fourteeners in the state. Success on any of these peaks depends on many factors—including physical conditioning, weather, route-finding ability, and climbing experience—and each mountain demands careful planning and respect.

Each map page includes detailed route and trail information such as trail mileage, total elevation gain and loss, trailhead elevations, elevations at trail junctions, and directions to trailheads. Route descriptions also note climbing class (difficulty rating) and key landmarks along the way. Both 2WD and 4WD trailhead locations are identified for the standard recommended routes, which are selected by land managers to help preserve the fragile alpine environment.

More convenient than traditional folded maps yet equally compact and lightweight, National Geographic’s Topographic Map Guide booklets are printed on “Backcountry Tough” waterproof, tear-resistant paper and bound with stainless steel staples for durability in the field. A full UTM grid is included to assist with GPS navigation.

Peaks Covered in This Map Guide

Elk Range:
Capitol Peak • Castle Peak • Conundrum Peak* • Maroon Peak • North Maroon Peak* • Pyramid Peak • Snowmass Mountain

San Juan Range:
El Diente Peak* • Mount Eolus • North Eolus* • Handies Peak • Redcloud Peak • San Luis Peak • Mount Sneffels • Sunlight Peak • Sunshine Peak • Uncompahgre Peak • Wetterhorn Peak • Mount Wilson • Wilson Peak • Windom Peak

Sangre de Cristo Range:
Blanca Peak • Challenger Point • Crestone Needle • Crestone Peak • Culebra Peak • Ellingwood Point • Humboldt Peak • Kit Carson Peak • Mount Lindsey • Little Bear Peak

* Unofficial 14er: A summit above 14,000 feet that does not rise 300 feet above the saddle connecting it to a higher peak.