Ptarmigan Peak (Colorado)
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 Dillon, CO in the White River National Forest.
| Ptarmigan Peak | |
|---|---|
 Ptarmigan Peak viewed from Sapphire Point | |
| 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 [3] |
| Geography | |
  Ptarmigan Peak | |
| 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 |
See also
References
- The elevation of Ptarmigan Peak includes an adjustment of +1.789 m (+5.87 ft) from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88.
- "Ptarmigan Peak, Colorado". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
- "Ptarmigan Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
External links
Trail to the summit - https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7002492
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