El Diente Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids El Diente Peak |
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El Diente Peak from Mount Wilson
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 14,165 ft (4,317 m) |
| Prominence | 239 ft (73 m) |
| Isolation | 0.75 mi (1.21 km) |
| Parent peak | Mount Wilson |
| Naming | |
| English translation | The Tooth |
| Language of name | Spanish |
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 El Diente Peak
Location in Colorado
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| Location | Dolores County, Colorado, U.S. |
| Parent range | San Miguel Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map Dolores Peak, Colorado |
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| Easiest route | Difficult scramble class 3 on loose rock |
El Diente Peak is a very tall mountain in Colorado, United States. It is part of the San Juan Mountains range, which is a section of the larger Rocky Mountains in North America. The mountain stands at 14,165 feet (4,317 meters) high.
Because it is over 14,000 feet tall, El Diente Peak is known as a "fourteener." These tall mountains are very popular for climbers in Colorado. The peak is located in the Lizard Head Wilderness area. This wilderness is part of the San Juan National Forest in Dolores County, Colorado. The name "El Diente" comes from the Spanish words for "The Tooth." This name describes the mountain's sharp, tooth-like shape.
Climbing El Diente Peak
Climbing El Diente Peak is a big challenge. It is considered one of the harder "fourteeners" to climb in Colorado. The mountain is very steep and rugged.
Why is it challenging?
El Diente Peak is connected to a taller mountain called Mount Wilson. The ridge connecting them is about 0.75 miles (1.2 kilometers) long. This ridge is difficult to cross, making El Diente feel like a separate mountain.
Climbers often face loose rocks and steep sections. They need to be careful to find the safest path. If they go the wrong way, the climb can become much harder and more dangerous.
Historical Names
- El Diente
- El Diente Peak
