The Decalibron hike – Mount Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln, and Bross – all in one short loop. 7.5 miles with about 3,000 feet of elevation gain from the Kite Lake trailhead.
This one of Colorado’s more popular 14er routes since you knock out 4 peaks (technically Cameron is unranked because it’s saddle doesn’t drop enough for proper elevation gain) in a relatively short time, and you stay at altitude the entire time instead of a huge jump in ups-and-downs.
This was a fun one for me since it was close to our hotel in Breckenridge and I brought weather-appropriate attire.
Mountain Sunrise
Watching the sun come up as I crnak out the Decalibron.
Mount Democrat
First of four peaks down!
Mount Cameron
Second of Four Peaks Down!
Mount Lincoln
Third of Four Peaks Down!
Scree Everywehre
There’s not much above treeline except for loose rock everywhere.
Peak to Peak
The ridge to Bross
A Hard Life
Mining Ruins high on Mount Cameron
Mount Bross
The peak I was looking for – the last one!
Decalibron
Google Earth visualization of the Decalibron track and elevation profile
