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Mount Eolus

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Mt. Eolus is located in the Needle Mountain Range in the San Juan Mountains, and is named for the Greek God of the Winds, Aeolus. At 14,083 feet, it is the 32nd highest peak in Colorado. Eolus is grouped with Sunlight Peak and Windom Peak as the three most remote of Colorado fourteeners.

The best time to climb is late June through September. Most parties prefer to set up camp in Chicago Basin before summiting because of its easy access to Eolus and the other 2 peaks.

How to Get There

To reach Sunlight, Windom, and Eolus from the west, use the Needleton trailhead. The most common way to reach the trailhead is by the Silverton-Durango train.

TRAILS & ROUTES

General

Northeast Ridge/East Face
- scramble

South Ridge
- scramble
- exposed ridge

AREA SPECIFICATIONS

Targeted Activities	Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing
Season Availability:	All Year
Altitude:	-4292 meters
Camping:	Allowed in designated Camping Areas

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AREA OVERVIEW

Activities	Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing
City	Silverton
State	Colorado
Country	United States
Season	All Year

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