California Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids California Peak |
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 California Peak
Location in Colorado
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 13,855 ft (4,223 m) |
| Prominence | 629 ft (192 m) |
| Isolation | 2.19 mi (3.52 km) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Alamosa and Huerfano counties, Colorado, United States |
| Parent range | Sangre de Cristo Range, Sierra Blanca Massif |
| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map Blanca Peak, Colorado |
California Peak is a very tall mountain peak located in the Sangre de Cristo Range. This mountain range is part of the larger Rocky Mountains in North America.
About California Peak
California Peak stands at an impressive height of 13,855-foot (4,223 m). Because it is over 13,000 feet tall, it is sometimes called a "thirteener." This peak is part of the Sierra Blanca Massif, which is a group of mountains.
Where is California Peak Located?
California Peak is found in the state of Colorado in the United States. It is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) north of a town called Blanca. The mountain sits on a special line called a drainage divide. This line separates two different areas.
One side of the mountain is in the Rio Grande National Forest and Alamosa County. The other side is in the San Isabel National Forest and Huerfano County. National forests are large areas of land protected by the government. They are often used for outdoor activities like hiking and camping.
