Horsefly Peak

Horsefly Peak is the highest summit of the Uncompahgre Plateau in the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 10,353-foot (3,156 m) peak is located 10.0 miles (16.1 km) west by north (bearing 284°) of the Town of Ridgway in Ouray County, Colorado, United States.[1][2][3][4]

Horsefly Peak
Horsefly Peak
Highest point
Elevation10,353 ft (3,156 m)[1][2]
Prominence1,437 ft (438 m)[3]
Isolation13.04 mi (20.99 km)[3]
ListingColorado range high points
Coordinates38°11′37″N 107°55′54″W[1]
Geography
LocationOuray County, Colorado, U.S.[4]
Parent rangeHighest summit of the
Uncompahgre Plateau[3]
Topo mapUSGS 7.5' topographic map
Horsefly Peak, Colorado[1]
Climbing
Easiest routehike

Mountain

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See also

References

  1. "HORSEFLY PK". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  2. The elevation of Horsefly Peak includes an adjustment of +1.581 m (+5.19 ft) from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88.
  3. "Horsefly Peak, Colorado". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  4. "Horsefly Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
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