How long is Quandary Peak?

6.7 miles, out & back, with about 3,300 feet of elevation gain — roughly 3 hr 53 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Quandary Peak?

It's rated Hard. one of the most accessible Colorado 14ers

Where is Quandary Peak?

Quandary Peak is in Colorado. one of the most accessible Colorado 14ers

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Quandary Peak

Colorado

Distance6.7 mi

Est. time~3 hr 53 min

Elevation gain↗ 3,300 ft

RouteOut & back

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Quandary Peak is a hard 6.7-mile out & back hike in Colorado with about 3,300 ft of elevation gain. one of the most accessible Colorado 14ers.

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