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Remember that any 14er hike requires proper physical conditioning, gear, food, and plenty of water. Please read the Mountaineering Safety page. If you are new to 14er hiking, coming from out-of-state, or simply looking for the easiest 14er hikes, check out the peaks below. I have recommended these peaks based on the following factors:
- Lowest difficulty
- Hike duration
- Proximity to Denver
- Easily accessible trailheads
- Defined hiking trails

Range / Peak	Trailhead	Difficulty	Approx. Miles from Denver
Front Range
Grays Peak	Grays Peak	Class 1	50
Torreys Peak	Grays Peak	Class 2	50
Mt. Bierstadt	Guanella Pass	Class 2	50

Tenmile-Mosquito Range
Quandary Peak	Quandary Peak	Class 1	85
Mt. Democrat	Kite Lake	Class 2	100
Mt. Lincoln	Quartzville	Class 1 or 2	95
Mt. Bross	Mineral Park Mine	Class 1	95
Mt. Sherman	Fourmile Creek	Class 2	95

Sawatch Range
Mt. Elbert	North Mt. Elbert	Class 1	110
Mt. Elbert	South Mt. Elbert	Class 1	120