About This Trip
Colorado has 58 peaks above 14,000 feet. The Mosquito Range near Breckenridge offers three of the most accessible: Democrat, Lincoln, and Cameron, all doable in a single day from the Kite Lake trailhead at 12,000 ft.
Highlights
- Mt. Democrat (14,155 ft), gentlest of the group
- Mt. Lincoln (14,286 ft), classic Colorado summit views
- Mt. Cameron (14,238 ft), connecting ridge walk
- Above-treeline alpine scenery for most of the hike
- Historic mining ruins at Kite Lake
Day-by-Day Plan
Day 1
Democrat–Lincoln–Cameron Traverse (4am start from Kite Lake)
- Democrat only, 4 miles RT, less commitment, still a true 14er
- Full three-summit traverse, 7 miles, 3,200 ft gain, all above treeline
Day 2
Recovery + Breckenridge Main Street
- Breckenridge Riverwalk bike path, flat, easy, 4 miles
- Saloon and brewery crawl, the town's other sport