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13,155 ft · San Juan Mountains, Colorado

UN 13155

UN 13155 is a 13,155 ft peak in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado. The standard route is the UN 13,155 NW Ridge: 5 mi, 1,733 ft of gain, Class 2.

UN 13155 in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado

UN 13155 at a glance

  • Elevation13,155 ft4,009 m
  • RouteUN 13,155 NW RidgeClass 2
  • Distance5 mi1,733 ft gain
  • Time3 – 5 hrsHard effort
  • SeasonJul – Sep
  • RangeSan Juan MountainsColorado

Climbing the UN 13,155 NW Ridge

UN 13155 sits in the San Juan Mountains. The usual ascent is UN 13,155 NW Ridge, rated Class 2. Plan about 5 miles round-trip with roughly 1,733 ft of gain from about 11,425 ft. Expect a rough 4WD approach road. Summer monsoon storms build fast, so start early and be off the summit by early afternoon. Watch for loose rock, route-finding on talus, and brief exposed steps where the terrain steepens. Stats and approach details follow climb13ers.com. Bring layers for cold wind on the summit ridge. Carry extra water above treeline.

Gear and hazards

What to bring

  • Backpack (25–35 L)
  • Hiking Boots
  • Water
  • Offline Maps
  • Headlamp
  • Satellite Communicator
  • Whistle
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Sun Hat
  • Midlayer
  • Insulated Jacket
  • Hardshell Jacket
  • Warm Hat
  • Buff
  • Midweight Gloves
  • Trekking Poles
  • GPS Device
  • Power Bank
  • Water Filter
  • First-Aid Kit
  • Emergency Bivy

What to watch for

  • Storms
  • High altitude
  • Route-finding difficulty

Quests with UN 13155

Peaks near UN 13155

  1. Uncompahgre Peak

    Uncompahgre Peak

    14,321 ft · 1.8 mi away

  2. Matterhorn Peak

    Matterhorn Peak

    13,590 ft · 3.2 mi away

  3. Silver Mtn

    Silver Mtn

    13,713 ft · 3.7 mi away

  4. Wetterhorn Peak

    Wetterhorn Peak

    14,021 ft · 4.0 mi away

Frequently asked questions

How tall is UN 13155?

UN 13155 is 13,155 feet (4,009 m) tall. It is in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado. It is also known as UN 13,155.

How does UN 13155 rank among the Colorado 13ers?

At 13,155 feet, UN 13155 is the 469th highest of the 582 Colorado 13ers. The highest is Grizzly Peak.

How hard is it to hike UN 13155?

The UN 13,155 NW Ridge is Class 2, which means off-trail hiking with some use of your hands for balance. Yak rates the overall effort hard: 5 miles with 1,733 feet of elevation gain.

How long does it take to hike UN 13155?

Most people take 3 – 5 hours round trip on the UN 13,155 NW Ridge, covering 5 miles with 1,733 feet of elevation gain, so most people do it in a day.

Can a beginner hike UN 13155?

The UN 13,155 NW Ridge needs no climbing skills, but it is a hard day: 5 miles with 1,733 feet of elevation gain. Build up on shorter hikes first, start early and carry plenty of water and layers.

Will you get altitude sickness on UN 13155?

You might. Most people feel the altitude above 8,000 feet, and UN 13155 reaches 13,155 feet. Spend a night or two at elevation first, drink plenty of water and turn back if a headache, nausea or dizziness gets worse.

What time should you start hiking UN 13155?

Early. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer, so aim to be off the summit and the exposed upper mountain by early afternoon.

When is the best time to hike UN 13155?

The usual hiking window is July to September. Outside it, expect snow, storms or closed access, and check the summit forecast before you go.

Climb UN 13155 with Yak

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