Mountains for hikers & skiersHome › Top US peaks › Colorado
Mountains for hikers & skiersColorado peak
| State | Colorado |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 14,265 ft (4,348 m) |
| Range | Elk Mountains |
| Protected area | Gunnison National Forest, Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness, White River National Forest |
Source: Wikidata Q5050217 (elevation, prominence, range, protected area, first ascent).
Castle Peak is the ninth highest summit of the Rocky Mountains of North America and the U.S. state of Colorado. The prominent 14,272-foot (4350.20 m) fourteener is the highest summit of the Elk Mountains and the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. The peak is located 11.6 miles (18.7 km) northeast by north of the Town of Crested Butte, Colorado, United States, on the drainage divide separating Gunnison National Forest and Gunnison County from White River National Forest and Pitkin County. The summit of Castle Peak is the highest point of both counties.
Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Sources: Category:Fourteeners of Colorado
Straight-line distance between Wikidata summit coordinates.
Wikidata Q5050217; Wikipedia; Wikimedia Commons; state from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 cartographic boundaries. Always check current conditions and land-manager rules before you go.
