Missouri Mountain to Mount Oxford to Mount Belford

Buena Vista, Colorado

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Distance

15.13 miles

Elevation Gain

7361.02 ft

Route Type

Loop

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Added by Cara Holmes

Looking to bag some Colorado 14'ers? Well, here's your chance to get three of them in one hike.

It's a long day so it is important to start early, be prepared, and keep your eye on the weather. While other Colorado 14'ers have a similar length, this hike is particularly hard on the body because of the up-down-up-down-up-down. The best way to do this hike is to start with Missouri Mountain, followed by Mount Oxford, and lastly Mount Belford.

It's a grueling but rewarding 16 miles with beautiful views of the Sawatch Range.

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