Summit Colorado mountains by hiking to the peaks! Colorado is known for its high peaks and breathtaking views, but you needn't be a mountain climber to experience the adrenaline rush of making it to the top. In this inspiring guide, expert author James Dziezynski presents 55 of Colorado's very best summit hikes. His spirited descriptions of the peaks—which range from 8,144 to 14,433 feet in elevation—reveal why each trip is well worth taking.