Clinton Peak facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Clinton Peak
Clinton Peak Location in Colorado
Highest point
Elevation	13,864 ft (4,226 m)
Prominence	517 ft (158 m)
Isolation	2.03 mi (3.27 km)
Geography
Location	Continental Divide between Lake and Park counties, Colorado, United States
Parent range	Mosquito Range
Topo map	USGS 7.5' topographic map Climax, Colorado

Clinton Peak is a very tall mountain in the Mosquito Range, which is part of the amazing Rocky Mountains in North America. This mountain is special because it's a "thirteener," meaning its top, called the summit, is over 13,000 feet high! Clinton Peak reaches an elevation of 13,864 feet (about 4,226 meters).

It's located in Colorado, United States, not far from a place called Fremont Pass. Clinton Peak sits right on the Continental Divide. This is like a giant imaginary line that separates which ocean rainwater will flow to. Water on one side goes to the Pacific Ocean, and water on the other side goes to the Atlantic Ocean!

The mountain is also a border between two different areas. On one side, you'll find San Isabel National Forest and Lake County. On the other side, there's Pike National Forest and Park County.

Exploring Clinton Peak

Clinton Peak is a great place for adventurers who love to explore high mountains. Even though the original text doesn't say much about climbing it, mountains like Clinton Peak offer amazing views and a chance to experience nature up close.

What is a Thirteener?

In Colorado, mountains are often grouped by their height. A "thirteener" is a mountain with a summit between 13,000 and 13,999 feet tall. There are many of these tall peaks in Colorado, and Clinton Peak is one of them!

The Continental Divide Explained

Imagine a roof on a house. When rain falls on the roof, it splits and goes down two different sides. The Continental Divide works in a similar way for a whole continent! It's a high ridge of land where water flows in different directions. For Clinton Peak, water on one side flows towards the Pacific Ocean, and water on the other side flows towards the Atlantic Ocean. It's a natural boundary that shapes how rivers and streams flow across the land.