Mount Elbert is the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains, reaching 14,440 feet (4,401 meters).

It is a well-liked hiking and climbing destination in Colorado's Sawatch Range because of its easily accessible paths and stunning vistas. Mount Elbert, a "fourteener," draws hikers ready to climb one of the highest peaks in the United States. The mountain's many ecosystems, which range from alpine tundra close to the summit to forests at lower elevations, provide a singular chance to observe wildlife and take in the Rockie's breathtaking natural beauty.