Ptarmigan Peak (Colorado)

Ptarmigan Peak

Ptarmigan Peak viewed from Dillon Reservoir
Highest point
Elevation 12,504 ft (3,811 m) [1][2]
Prominence 721 ft (220 m) [2]
Isolation 4.30 mi (6.92 km) [2]
Listing Colorado range high points
Coordinates 39°41′27″N 106°01′34″W / 39.6908198°N 106.0261288°W / 39.6908198; -106.0261288Coordinates: 39°41′27″N 106°01′34″W / 39.6908198°N 106.0261288°W / 39.6908198; -106.0261288 [3]
Geography
Ptarmigan Peak

Colorado

Location Grand and Summit counties, Colorado, United States[3]
Parent range Front Range, Highest summit of the South Williams Fork Mountains[2]
Topo map USGS 7.5' map Dillon, Colorado
Climbing
Easiest route hike

Ptarmigan Peak is the highest summit of the South Williams Fork Mountains range in the Rocky Mountains of North America. The peak is north of Dillion in the Arapaho National Forest.

See also

References

  1. ↑ The elevation of Ptarmigan Peak includes an adjustment of +1.789 m (+5.87 ft) from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Ptarmigan Peak, Colorado". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Ptarmigan Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved October 21, 2014.


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