This is a gallery of pictures and descriptions of a climb to the summit of 14,336 foot La Plata Peak, the fifth highest mountain in Colorado. The weather was nearly perfect this day, allowing time to linger a bit, enjoying the views on the way up; from the summit; and on the way back down. Please click on the thumbnails to view larger pictures and trail descriptions. For the complete tour start at the top left and click the "next" button on each page. Please click here to see a 360° QuickTime panorama from the summit. |