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13,375 ft · San Juan Mountains, Colorado

Sultan Mtn

Sultan Mtn is a 13,375 ft peak in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado. The standard route is the Sultan Mountain East Ridge: 6 mi, 2,880 ft of gain, Class 2.

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Sultan Mtn in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado

Sultan Mtn at a glance

  • Elevation13,375 ft4,076 m
  • RouteSultan Mountain East RidgeClass 2
  • Distance6 mi2,880 ft gain
  • Time5 – 7 hrsHard effort
  • SeasonJul – Sep
  • RangeSan Juan MountainsColorado

Climbing the Sultan Mountain East Ridge

Sultan Mtn sits in the San Juan Mountains. The usual ascent is Sultan Mountain East Ridge, rated Class 2. Plan about 6.6 miles round-trip with roughly 2,880 ft of gain from about 10,470 ft. The trailhead is typically reachable by passenger car. 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.

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 Sultan Mtn

Peaks near Sultan Mtn

  1. Grand Turk

    Grand Turk

    13,167 ft · 0.8 mi away

  2. Kendall No 2 BM

    Kendall No 2 BM

    13,073 ft · 3.4 mi away

  3. Kendall Mtn

    Kendall Mtn

    13,353 ft · 4.1 mi away

  4. V 5

    V 5

    13,164 ft · 4.5 mi away

Frequently asked questions

How tall is Sultan Mtn?

Sultan Mtn is 13,375 feet (4,076 m) tall. It is in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado.

How does Sultan Mtn rank among the Colorado 13ers?

At 13,375 feet, Sultan Mtn is the 287th highest of the 582 Colorado 13ers. The highest is Grizzly Peak.

How hard is it to hike Sultan Mtn?

The Sultan Mountain East Ridge is Class 2, which means off-trail hiking with some use of your hands for balance. Yak rates the overall effort hard: 6 miles with 2,880 feet of elevation gain.

How long does it take to hike Sultan Mtn?

Most people take 5 – 7 hours round trip on the Sultan Mountain East Ridge, covering 6 miles with 2,880 feet of elevation gain, so most people do it in a day.

Can a beginner hike Sultan Mtn?

The Sultan Mountain East Ridge needs no climbing skills, but it is a hard day: 6 miles with 2,880 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 Sultan Mtn?

You might. Most people feel the altitude above 8,000 feet, and Sultan Mtn reaches 13,375 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 Sultan Mtn?

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 Sultan Mtn?

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

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