Bennett Peak facts for kids
This page is about the mountain in Colorado, . For the mountain in New Mexico, see Bennett Peak (New Mexico). For mountain in British Columbia, Canada, see Bennett Peak (British Columbia).
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 Bennett Peak
Location in Colorado
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 13,209 ft (4,026 m) |
| Prominence | 1,743 ft (531 m) |
| Isolation | 17.08 mi (27.49 km) |
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| Location | High point of Rio Grande County, Colorado, United States |
| Parent range | San Juan Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map Jasper, Colorado |
Bennett Peak is a high and prominent mountain summit in the San Juan Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains System, in southwestern Colorado.
The 13,209-foot (4,026 m) thirteener is located in Rio Grande National Forest, 14.2 miles (22.8 km) south-southwest (bearing 198°) of the Town of Del Norte in Rio Grande County.
Bennett Peak is the highest point in Rio Grande County.
Historical names
- Bennett Mountain
- Bennett Peak
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