Dallas Peak facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dallas Peak
Dallas Peak Location in Colorado
Highest point
Elevation	13,815 ft (4,211 m)
Prominence	869 ft (265 m)
Isolation	2.02 mi (3.25 km)
Parent peak	Mount Sneffels
Geography
Location	Ouray and San Miguel counties, Colorado, United States
Parent range	San Juan Mountains, Sneffels Range
Topo map	USGS 7.5' topographic map Telluride, Colorado

Dallas Peak is a very tall mountain in the Rocky Mountains of North America. It's part of the Sneffels Range in Colorado, United States. This peak stands at 13,815-foot (4,211 m) high, which means it's a "thirteener."

Discover Dallas Peak

Dallas Peak is a stunning natural landmark. It's located in the Mount Sneffels Wilderness. This wilderness area is part of the larger Uncompahgre National Forest.

Where is Dallas Peak?

This impressive mountain is found in Colorado. It sits on the border between two counties: Ouray County and San Miguel County. Dallas Peak is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km) north by west of the Town of Telluride.

What is a Thirteener?

In the United States, mountains are often named for their height. A "thirteener" is a mountain that is at least 13,000 feet tall. Dallas Peak, at 13,815 feet, fits right into this group. It's a challenging climb for experienced hikers.

Images for kids

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  Dallas Peak seen with Blue Lakes

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  Dallas Peak seen from Mt. Sneffels

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  Dallas Peak in upper left corner, Telluride below.