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13,311 ft · Sawatch Range, Colorado

Tellurium Peak

Tellurium Peak is a 13,311 ft peak in the Sawatch Range, Colorado. The standard route is the Tellurium Peak South Face: 4 mi, 1,900 ft of gain, Class 2.

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Tellurium Peak in the Sawatch Range, Colorado

Tellurium Peak at a glance

  • Elevation13,311 ft4,057 m
  • RouteTellurium Peak South FaceClass 2
  • Distance4 mi1,900 ft gain
  • Time3 – 5 hrsHard effort
  • SeasonJul – Sep
  • RangeSawatch RangeColorado

Climbing the Tellurium Peak South Face

Tellurium Peak sits in the Sawatch Range. The usual ascent is Tellurium Peak South Face, rated Class 2. Plan about 4.4 miles round-trip with roughly 1,900 ft of gain from about 11,400 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.

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 Tellurium Peak

Peaks near Tellurium Peak

  1. West Tellurium

    West Tellurium

    13,078 ft · 1.0 mi away

  2. Tabor Peak

    Tabor Peak

    13,282 ft · 1.1 mi away

  3. Truro Peak

    Truro Peak

    13,298 ft · 1.3 mi away

  4. UN 13102

    UN 13102

    13,102 ft · 1.5 mi away

Frequently asked questions

How tall is Tellurium Peak?

Tellurium Peak is 13,311 feet (4,057 m) tall. It is in the Sawatch Range, Colorado. It is also known as Tellurium Peak.

How does Tellurium Peak rank among the Colorado 13ers?

At 13,311 feet, Tellurium Peak is the 335th highest of the 582 Colorado 13ers. The highest is Grizzly Peak.

How hard is it to hike Tellurium Peak?

The Tellurium Peak South Face is Class 2, which means off-trail hiking with some use of your hands for balance. Yak rates the overall effort hard: 4 miles with 1,900 feet of elevation gain.

How long does it take to hike Tellurium Peak?

Most people take 3 – 5 hours round trip on the Tellurium Peak South Face, covering 4 miles with 1,900 feet of elevation gain, so most people do it in a day.

Can a beginner hike Tellurium Peak?

The Tellurium Peak South Face needs no climbing skills, but it is a hard day: 4 miles with 1,900 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 Tellurium Peak?

You might. Most people feel the altitude above 8,000 feet, and Tellurium Peak reaches 13,311 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 Tellurium Peak?

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 Tellurium Peak?

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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