Mount Massive
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| Mount Massive | |
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| Elevation: | 14,421 ft (4,344 m) |
| Coordinates: | Template:Coor dms |
| Location: | Colorado, USA |
| Topo map: | USGS Mount Massive |
| Range: | Rocky Mountains |
| First ascent: | 1873 by Henry Gannett |
| Easiest route: | hike |
Mount Massive is the second highest peak in Colorado. It was first noted in 1873 during the Hayden Survey of the American West.
Massive is a long but relatively easy climb. The mountain has five summits, all above 14.000 ft (4217 m), and a summit ridge over 3 miles (4.7 km) long. It is located in the Sawatch Range immediately north of Mount Elbert. It is located northwest of Leadville, Colorado.