Colorado 14ers - Ellingwood Point and Blanca Peak

Colorado 14ers - Ellingwood Point and Blanca Peak
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Welcome back to another Hiking in Colorado 14er adventure! This week's adventure takes us down to the Sangre de Cristo mountains in southern Colorado. Ellingwood Point and Blanca Peak are two Colorado 14ers located within the Sierra Blanca Massif. These two 14ers can be accessed via the Lake Como approach. Unless you have a modified 4x4 vehicle, you won't be able to make it all the way up to the lake in your car. Most people will have to hike most of the way up Lake Como Road.
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The Blanca Ellingwood traverse is a great way to get two 14ers in the same trip since most people do not enjoy hiking up the road. From the summit of Blanca Peak and Ellingwood Point, you get excellent views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Nearby is Little Bear Peak and Mount Lindsey. Please do your research before considering any of these hikes. This combination route begins from the Lake Como Trailhead and is approximately 18 miles and 6,800' of elevation gain.
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This video shows my trip up Lake Como Road and the traverse between Ellingwood Point and Blanca Peak. These were my #43 and #44 fourteeners and my Sangre de Cristo range finisher!
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[@dogfish9797]

Beautiful footage sir, appreciate the hard work

[@markprice1614]

New sub. Headed to Ellingwood/Blanca in 10 days. Im going from Zapata Falls side. My first 14er. Im excited, and a bit nervous. Route finding isnt one of my strengths. Nice vid!

[@OspreyFlyer]

Spent a lot of time hiking, climbing, backpacking there in late the 90s / early 00s. Its a long hike up that road. I think I recognized some of those rocks, lol. Thanks for posting and the memories! 👍

[@HikinginColorado]

One cannot forget Como Road no matter how hard they try 😂. Thanks for watching and I'm glad it helped bring back some memories. I love the area once you get up to Lake Como!

[@OspreyFlyer]

@@HikinginColorado I went up to Lake Como several times. Wish I could go back, but that's a remote chance. Worst mosquitoes I ever encountered in the Rockies was there late in the season. I did meet several great people and some incredible (and strong) climbers there.

[@nicksangetta8874]

Beautiful blue sky that day! That natural sunlight always makes everything look better. Awesome hike and vid!!!

[@HikinginColorado]

It was a beautiful weekend! There were little to no clouds every day I was up there. Thanks!

[@clmkc5393]

At 9:22, there is a lake, bottom right of the video. This is Lily Lake accessed from the Huerferno Valley to the southeast. Question - can you access the ridge to Blanca from the lake? It looks accessible and you can drive to within about 4 miles from the lake, eliminating the Lake Como rd.

[@c3920]

Great video, I have nice of Blanca from my kitchen window.

[@petefelix3616]

Another great video.. I was up there 4 years ago. I cant believe the beetle kill up there now

[@HikinginColorado]

Thank you! This was the 4th time I made that trip up Como Road. Happy to have it be my last time for awhile

[@josephschroeder3194]

This is gonna be so epic= can't wait to start.

[@fastball47rjl]

How did it go? I've never hiked a 14er...Blanca will be my first one. Definitely nervous!

[@AussieBoss3]

@@fastball47rjl hiking little bear, Blanca and ellingwood in a couple days. It’s gonna be sick!!!!

[@MagnumoftheMountains]

Nice buddy, I'm enjoying the upgrades in production quality! Some beautiful hiking shots of you from a stationary camera.

[@HikinginColorado]

Thanks, Ben! I am saving up for one of the Panasonics you recommended to me awhile back. Hoping to have it by the new year!

[@imback7937]

You stop posting?

[@IkeaCollageStudent]

So what do you do for safety at night time with wildlife?

[@tylorsoll6033]

Great video Chad! I've been waiting for the stationary walk-by shots. They add a whole new element.

[@HikinginColorado]

Thanks Tylor!

[@mountaintrailventures]

Great Video. Beautiful. You did a great job. I can't wait to make my attempt at this.

[@HikinginColorado]

Thanks Brent! If you take a full weekend to camp, you can really enjoy your time up there!

[@sanzquerol]

great job buddy... doing that hike tomorrow, cant wait :)

[@HikinginColorado]

Good luck, Oscar and be safe my friend! Let me know how it went when you get back!

[@sanzquerol]

@@HikinginColorado It was awesome! Not really crowded and great weather. Looking forward to do little bear in the near future! Happy trails :)

[@JustAnAverageTraveler]

Brilliant video mate! Loved the views in this... Huge like from me for the filming and editing! I've subscribed as well :)

[@HikinginColorado]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!