Looking for a trip this summer.

l do not know if u would call this the best cat. 3 climb in CO but it does appear to be challenging so l am presenting it for ur consideration.

The Wetterhorn (14,015 feet) is rated as a class 3/4. It is located in northern Hinsdale County, 9 miles east of the town of Ouray, CO. The standard, & only common, route on Wetterhorn Peak is the southeast ridge, which is accessed via the Matterhorn Creek drainage on the south side of the mountain. The trailhead is on the Henson Creek Road, accessible from Lake City. The route involves 3,535 ft of ascent from the trailhead & some exposed scrambling (Class 3/4) on the ridge itself. The nearby east face is considered a high-quality advanced snow climb or extreme ski descent.[