Cathedral Peak (Colorado)

Cathedral Peak is a high mountain summit in the Elk Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 13,950-foot (4,252 m) thirteener is located in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness of White River National Forest, 11.1 miles (17.9 km) south by west (bearing 186°) of the City of Aspen in Piktin County, Colorado, United States.[1][2][3][4]

Cathedral Peak
Cathedral Peak viewed from the southeast.
Highest point
Elevation13,950 ft (4,252 m)[1][2]
Prominence503 ft (153 m)[3]
Isolation1.30 mi (2.09 km)[3]
Coordinates39°02′04″N 106°51′32″W[1]
Geography
Cathedral Peak
LocationPitkin County, Colorado, U.S.[4]
Parent rangeElk Mountains
Topo mapUSGS 7.5' topographic map
Hayden Peak, Colorado[1]

Mountain

See also

References

  1. "CATHEDRAL". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  2. The elevation of Cathedral Peak includes an adjustment of +2.129 m (+6.98 ft) from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88.
  3. "Cathedral Peak, Colorado". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  4. "Cathedral Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved November 4, 2014.


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