East Spanish Peak - Colorado 12er Dayhike

With less than 500 summiting this mountain each year, East Spanish Peak has an attraction of its own in that it is seldom climbed, thus, fewer people to encounter during your day.
East Spanish Peak is the eastern most mountain of the two which includes West Spanish Peak . West Spanish Peak rises almost 1000 ft higher, and both form a gigantic double mountain which are visible for many miles.
As with most Colorado high peaks, June through September is considered the summer climbing season. Violent thunderstorms are a daily occurrence in summer. Plan to be off the summit or ridges by early afternoon to avoid lightning danger. Start very early (sunrise) and allow 7-9 hours for climb and descent.