List of mountain peaks of Colorado facts for kids
This article is about the major mountain peaks in Colorado. Colorado is a state in the United States known for its many tall mountains.
Mountains can be measured in different ways. This article will show you three main ways we measure how big and important a mountain peak is:
- Elevation: This is how high the mountain's top (summit) is above sea level. Imagine measuring from the ocean's surface straight up to the peak. The first table below lists the 55 highest major peaks in Colorado by their elevation.
- Prominence: This measures how much a mountain rises above the land around it. It's like asking, "How much does this mountain stick out from its lowest point connecting it to a higher mountain?" The second table below ranks the 50 most prominent peaks in Colorado.
- Isolation: This tells us how far a mountain is from any other point that is just as high or higher. It's like finding the biggest circle you can draw around a peak without touching any higher ground. The third table below lists the 50 most isolated major peaks in Colorado.
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Colorado's Highest Peaks
Colorado has many tall mountains! Sixty-three of its major peaks are over 4,000 meters (about 13,123 feet) high. A total of 117 peaks are even taller than 3,000 meters (about 9,842 feet).
| Rank | Mountain Peak | Mountain Range | Elevation | Prominence | Isolation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Elbert | Sawatch Range | 14,440 ft 4401.2 m |
9,093 ft 2772 m |
671 mi 1,079 km |
39°07′04″N 106°26′43″W / 39.1178°N 106.4454°W |
| 2 | Mount Massive | Sawatch Range | 14,428 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,961 ft 598 m |
5.06 mi 8.14 km |
39°11′15″N 106°28′33″W / 39.1875°N 106.4757°W |
| 3 | Mount Harvard | Sawatch Range | 14,421 ft 4395.6 m |
2,360 ft 719 m |
14.92 mi 24.0 km |
38°55′28″N 106°19′15″W / 38.9244°N 106.3207°W |
| 4 | Blanca Peak | Sangre de Cristo Mountains | 14,351 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
5,326 ft 1623 m |
103.4 mi 166.4 km |
37°34′39″N 105°29′08″W / 37.5775°N 105.4856°W |
| 5 | La Plata Peak | Sawatch Range | 14,343 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,836 ft 560 m |
6.28 mi 10.11 km |
39°01′46″N 106°28′22″W / 39.0294°N 106.4729°W |
| 6 | Uncompahgre Peak | San Juan Mountains | 14,321 ft 4365.0 m |
4,277 ft 1304 m |
85.0 mi 136.8 km |
38°04′18″N 107°27′44″W / 38.0717°N 107.4621°W |
| 7 | Crestone Peak | Sangre de Cristo Range | 14,300 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
4,554 ft 1388 m |
27.4 mi 44.0 km |
37°58′01″N 105°35′08″W / 37.9669°N 105.5855°W |
| 8 | Mount Lincoln | Mosquito Range | 14,293 ft 4356.5 m |
3,862 ft 1177 m |
22.5 mi 36.2 km |
39°21′05″N 106°06′42″W / 39.3515°N 106.1116°W |
| 9 | Castle Peak | Elk Mountains | 14,279 ft 4352.2 m |
2,365 ft 721 m |
20.9 mi 33.6 km |
39°00′35″N 106°51′41″W / 39.0097°N 106.8614°W |
| 10 | Grays Peak | Front Range | 14,278 ft 4352 m |
2,770 ft 844 m |
25.0 mi 40.2 km |
39°38′02″N 105°49′03″W / 39.6339°N 105.8176°W |
| 11 | Mount Antero | Sawatch Range | 14,276 ft 4351.4 m |
2,503 ft 763 m |
17.67 mi 28.4 km |
38°40′27″N 106°14′46″W / 38.6741°N 106.2462°W |
| 12 | Mount Blue Sky | Front Range | 14,271 ft 4350 m |
2,770 ft 844 m |
9.79 mi 15.76 km |
39°35′18″N 105°38′38″W / 39.5883°N 105.6438°W |
| 13 | Longs Peak | Front Range | 14,259 ft 4346 m |
2,940 ft 896 m |
43.6 mi 70.2 km |
40°15′18″N 105°36′54″W / 40.2550°N 105.6151°W |
| 14 | Mount Wilson | San Miguel Mountains | 14,252 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
4,024 ft 1227 m |
33.0 mi 53.1 km |
37°50′21″N 107°59′30″W / 37.8391°N 107.9916°W |
| 15 | Mount Princeton | Sawatch Range | 14,204 ft 4329.3 m |
2,177 ft 664 m |
5.19 mi 8.36 km |
38°44′57″N 106°14′33″W / 38.7492°N 106.2424°W |
| 16 | Mount Yale | Sawatch Range | 14,200 ft 4328.2 m |
1,896 ft 578 m |
5.55 mi 8.93 km |
38°50′39″N 106°18′50″W / 38.8442°N 106.3138°W |
| 17 | Maroon Peak | Elk Mountains | 14,163 ft 4317.0 m |
2,336 ft 712 m |
8.06 mi 12.97 km |
39°04′15″N 106°59′20″W / 39.0708°N 106.9890°W |
| 18 | Mount Sneffels | Sneffels Range | 14,158 ft 4315.4 m |
3,050 ft 930 m |
15.71 mi 25.3 km |
38°00′14″N 107°47′32″W / 38.0038°N 107.7923°W |
| 19 | Capitol Peak | Elk Mountains | 14,137 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,750 ft 533 m |
7.44 mi 11.98 km |
39°09′01″N 107°04′58″W / 39.1503°N 107.0829°W |
| 20 | Pikes Peak | Front Range | 14,115 ft 4302.31 m |
5,530 ft 1686 m |
60.6 mi 97.6 km |
38°50′26″N 105°02′39″W / 38.8405°N 105.0442°W |
| 21 | Windom Peak | Needle Mountains | 14,093 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,187 ft 667 m |
26.3 mi 42.4 km |
37°37′16″N 107°35′31″W / 37.6212°N 107.5919°W |
| 22 | Handies Peak | San Juan Mountains | 14,058 ft 4284.8 m |
1,908 ft 582 m |
11.18 mi 18.00 km |
37°54′47″N 107°30′16″W / 37.9130°N 107.5044°W |
| 23 | Culebra Peak | Culebra Range | 14,053 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
4,827 ft 1471 m |
35.4 mi 56.9 km |
37°07′21″N 105°11′09″W / 37.1224°N 105.1858°W |
| 24 | San Luis Peak | San Juan Mountains | 14,022 ft 4273.8 m |
3,113 ft 949 m |
26.9 mi 43.4 km |
37°59′12″N 106°55′53″W / 37.9868°N 106.9313°W |
| 25 | Mount of the Holy Cross | Sawatch Range | 14,011 ft 4270.5 m |
2,113 ft 644 m |
18.41 mi 29.6 km |
39°28′00″N 106°28′54″W / 39.4668°N 106.4817°W |
| 26 | Grizzly Peak | Sawatch Range | 13,995 ft 4265.6 m |
1,928 ft 588 m |
6.77 mi 10.89 km |
39°02′33″N 106°35′51″W / 39.0425°N 106.5976°W |
| 27 | Mount Ouray | Sawatch Range | 13,961 ft 4255.4 m |
2,659 ft 810 m |
13.58 mi 21.9 km |
38°25′22″N 106°13′29″W / 38.4227°N 106.2247°W |
| 28 | Vermilion Peak | San Juan Mountains | 13,900 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,105 ft 642 m |
9.07 mi 14.60 km |
37°47′57″N 107°49′43″W / 37.7993°N 107.8285°W |
| 29 | Mount Silverheels | Front Range | 13,829 ft 4215.0 m |
2,283 ft 696 m |
5.48 mi 8.82 km |
39°20′22″N 106°00′19″W / 39.3394°N 106.0054°W |
| 30 | Rio Grande Pyramid | San Juan Mountains | 13,827 ft 4214.4 m |
1,881 ft 573 m |
10.76 mi 17.31 km |
37°40′47″N 107°23′33″W / 37.6797°N 107.3924°W |
| 31 | Bald Mountain | Front Range | 13,690 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,099 ft 640 m |
7.51 mi 12.09 km |
39°26′41″N 105°58′14″W / 39.4448°N 105.9705°W |
| 32 | Mount Oso | San Juan Mountains | 13,690 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,664 ft 507 m |
5.41 mi 8.71 km |
37°36′25″N 107°29′37″W / 37.6070°N 107.4936°W |
| 33 | Mount Jackson | Sawatch Range | 13,676 ft 4168.5 m |
1,810 ft 552 m |
3.21 mi 5.16 km |
39°29′07″N 106°32′12″W / 39.4853°N 106.5367°W |
| 34 | Bard Peak | Front Range | 13,647 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,701 ft 518 m |
5.43 mi 8.74 km |
39°43′13″N 105°48′16″W / 39.7204°N 105.8044°W |
| 35 | West Spanish Peak | Spanish Peaks | 13,631 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
3,686 ft 1123 m |
19.87 mi 32.0 km |
37°22′32″N 104°59′36″W / 37.3756°N 104.9934°W |
| 36 | Mount Powell | Gore Range | 13,586 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
3,000 ft 914 m |
21.5 mi 34.6 km |
39°45′36″N 106°20′27″W / 39.7601°N 106.3407°W |
| 37 | Hagues Peak | Mummy Range | 13,573 ft 4137 m |
2,420 ft 738 m |
15.70 mi 25.3 km |
40°29′04″N 105°38′47″W / 40.4845°N 105.6464°W |
| 38 | Tower Mountain | San Juan Mountains | 13,558 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,652 ft 504 m |
4.88 mi 7.86 km |
37°51′26″N 107°37′23″W / 37.8573°N 107.6230°W |
| 39 | Treasure Mountain | Elk Mountains | 13,535 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,828 ft 862 m |
6.92 mi 11.13 km |
39°01′28″N 107°07′22″W / 39.0244°N 107.1228°W |
| 40 | North Arapaho Peak | Front Range | 13,508 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,665 ft 507 m |
15.38 mi 24.8 km |
40°01′35″N 105°39′01″W / 40.0265°N 105.6504°W |
| 41 | Parry Peak | Front Range | 13,397 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,720 ft 524 m |
9.46 mi 15.22 km |
39°50′17″N 105°42′48″W / 39.8381°N 105.7132°W |
| 42 | Bill Williams Peak | Williams Mountains | 13,389 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,682 ft 513 m |
3.72 mi 5.98 km |
39°10′50″N 106°36′37″W / 39.1806°N 106.6102°W |
| 43 | Sultan Mountain | San Juan Mountains | 13,373 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,868 ft 569 m |
4.59 mi 7.39 km |
37°47′09″N 107°42′14″W / 37.7859°N 107.7038°W |
| 44 | Mount Herard | Sangre de Cristo Mountains | 13,345 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,040 ft 622 m |
4.63 mi 7.45 km |
37°50′57″N 105°29′42″W / 37.8492°N 105.4949°W |
| 45 | West Buffalo Peak | Mosquito Range | 13,332 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,986 ft 605 m |
9.61 mi 15.46 km |
38°59′30″N 106°07′30″W / 38.9917°N 106.1249°W |
| 46 | Summit Peak | San Juan Mountains | 13,308 ft 4056.2 m |
2,760 ft 841 m |
39.6 mi 63.7 km |
37°21′02″N 106°41′48″W / 37.3506°N 106.6968°W |
| 47 | Middle Peak | San Miguel Mountains | 13,306 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,960 ft 597 m |
4.78 mi 7.69 km |
37°51′13″N 108°06′30″W / 37.8536°N 108.1082°W |
| 48 | Antora Peak | Sawatch Range | 13,275 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,409 ft 734 m |
6.75 mi 10.86 km |
38°19′30″N 106°13′05″W / 38.3250°N 106.2180°W |
| 49 | Henry Mountain | Sawatch Range | 13,261 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,674 ft 510 m |
10.94 mi 17.61 km |
38°41′08″N 106°37′16″W / 38.6856°N 106.6211°W |
| 50 | Hesperus Mountain | La Plata Mountains | 13,237 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,852 ft 869 m |
24.5 mi 39.5 km |
37°26′42″N 108°05′20″W / 37.4451°N 108.0890°W |
| 51 | Jacque Peak | Gore Range | 13,211 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,065 ft 629 m |
4.52 mi 7.28 km |
39°27′18″N 106°11′49″W / 39.4549°N 106.1970°W |
| 52 | Bennett Peak | San Juan Mountains | 13,209 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,743 ft 531 m |
17.08 mi 27.5 km |
37°29′00″N 106°26′03″W / 37.4833°N 106.4343°W |
| 53 | Conejos Peak | San Juan Mountains | 13,179 ft 4017.0 m |
1,912 ft 583 m |
8.15 mi 13.12 km |
37°17′19″N 106°34′15″W / 37.2887°N 106.5709°W |
| 54 | Twilight Peak | Needle Mountains | 13,163 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,338 ft 713 m |
4.88 mi 7.86 km |
37°39′47″N 107°43′37″W / 37.6630°N 107.7270°W |
| 55 | South River Peak | San Juan Mountains | 13,154 ft 4009.4 m |
2,448 ft 746 m |
21.1 mi 34.0 km |
37°34′27″N 106°58′53″W / 37.5741°N 106.9815°W |
Colorado's Most Prominent Peaks
Mount Elbert stands out the most in Colorado, rising over 2,000 meters (about 6,561 feet) above its surroundings. Three peaks are considered "ultra-prominent," meaning they rise more than 1,500 meters (about 4,921 feet) from their base. Fourteen peaks rise more than 1,000 meters (about 3,280 feet).
| Rank | Mountain peak | Mountain range | Elevation | Prominence | Isolation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Elbert | Sawatch Range | 14,440 ft 4401.2 m |
9,093 ft 2772 m |
671 mi 1,079 km |
39°07′04″N 106°26′43″W / 39.1178°N 106.4454°W |
| 2 | Pikes Peak | Front Range | 14,115 ft 4302.31 m |
5,530 ft 1686 m |
60.6 mi 97.6 km |
38°50′26″N 105°02′39″W / 38.8405°N 105.0442°W |
| 3 | Blanca Peak | Sangre de Cristo Mountains | 14,351 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
5,326 ft 1623 m |
103.4 mi 166.4 km |
37°34′39″N 105°29′08″W / 37.5775°N 105.4856°W |
| 4 | Culebra Peak | Culebra Range | 14,053 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
4,827 ft 1471 m |
35.4 mi 56.9 km |
37°07′21″N 105°11′09″W / 37.1224°N 105.1858°W |
| 5 | Crestone Peak | Sangre de Cristo Range | 14,300 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
4,554 ft 1388 m |
27.4 mi 44.0 km |
37°58′01″N 105°35′08″W / 37.9669°N 105.5855°W |
| 6 | Uncompahgre Peak | San Juan Mountains | 14,321 ft 4365.0 m |
4,277 ft 1304 m |
85.0 mi 136.8 km |
38°04′18″N 107°27′44″W / 38.0717°N 107.4621°W |
| 7 | Flat Top Mountain | Flat Tops | 12,361 ft 3767.7 m |
4,054 ft 1236 m |
40.8 mi 65.6 km |
40°00′53″N 107°05′00″W / 40.0147°N 107.0833°W |
| 8 | Ute Peak | Ute Mountain | 9,984 ft 3043 m |
4,039 ft 1231 m |
34.3 mi 55.2 km |
37°17′03″N 108°46′43″W / 37.2841°N 108.7787°W |
| 9 | Mount Wilson | San Miguel Mountains | 14,252 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
4,024 ft 1227 m |
33.0 mi 53.1 km |
37°50′21″N 107°59′30″W / 37.8391°N 107.9916°W |
| 10 | Mount Lincoln | Mosquito Range | 14,293 ft 4356.5 m |
3,862 ft 1177 m |
22.5 mi 36.2 km |
39°21′05″N 106°06′42″W / 39.3515°N 106.1116°W |
| 11 | Greenhorn Mountain | Wet Mountains | 12,352 ft 3765.0 m |
3,777 ft 1151 m |
25.2 mi 40.6 km |
37°52′53″N 105°00′48″W / 37.8815°N 105.0133°W |
| 12 | West Spanish Peak | Spanish Peaks | 13,631 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
3,686 ft 1123 m |
19.87 mi 32.0 km |
37°22′32″N 104°59′36″W / 37.3756°N 104.9934°W |
| 13 | Mount Gunnison | West Elk Mountains | 12,725 ft 3878.7 m |
3,539 ft 1079 m |
11.84 mi 19.05 km |
38°48′44″N 107°22′57″W / 38.8121°N 107.3826°W |
| 14 | Mount Zirkel | Park Range | 12,185 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
3,470 ft 1058 m |
37.7 mi 60.6 km |
40°49′53″N 106°39′47″W / 40.8313°N 106.6631°W |
| 15 | San Luis Peak | La Garita Mountains | 14,022 ft 4273.8 m |
3,113 ft 949 m |
26.9 mi 43.4 km |
37°59′12″N 106°55′53″W / 37.9868°N 106.9313°W |
| 16 | North Mamm Peak | Grand Mesa | 11,126 ft 3391.3 m |
3,103 ft 946 m |
21.2 mi 34.1 km |
39°23′11″N 107°51′58″W / 39.3865°N 107.8660°W |
| 17 | West Elk Peak | West Elk Mountains | 13,042 ft 3975.2 m |
3,095 ft 943 m |
13.78 mi 22.2 km |
38°43′04″N 107°11′58″W / 38.7179°N 107.1994°W |
| 18 | Huntsman Ridge Peak (Dutch Peak) |
Elk Mountains | 11,858 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
3,072 ft 936 m |
10.30 mi 16.58 km |
39°11′31″N 107°22′00″W / 39.1920°N 107.3668°W |
| 19 | Mount Sneffels | Sneffels Range | 14,158 ft 4315.4 m |
3,050 ft 930 m |
15.71 mi 25.3 km |
38°00′14″N 107°47′32″W / 38.0038°N 107.7923°W |
| 20 | Castle Peak | Sawatch Range | 11,305 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
3,040 ft 927 m |
16.51 mi 26.6 km |
39°46′20″N 106°49′49″W / 39.7723°N 106.8304°W |
| 21 | Mount Powell | Gore Range | 13,586 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
3,000 ft 914 m |
21.5 mi 34.6 km |
39°45′36″N 106°20′27″W / 39.7601°N 106.3407°W |
| 22 | Longs Peak | Front Range | 14,259 ft 4346 m |
2,940 ft 896 m |
43.6 mi 70.2 km |
40°15′18″N 105°36′54″W / 40.2550°N 105.6151°W |
| 23 | Hesperus Mountain | La Plata Mountains | 13,237 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,852 ft 869 m |
24.5 mi 39.5 km |
37°26′42″N 108°05′20″W / 37.4451°N 108.0890°W |
| 24 | Diamond Peak | Green River Basin | 9,665 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,845 ft 867 m |
29.7 mi 47.8 km |
40°57′01″N 108°52′42″W / 40.9504°N 108.8782°W |
| 25 | Treasure Mountain | Elk Mountains | 13,535 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,828 ft 862 m |
6.92 mi 11.13 km |
39°01′28″N 107°07′22″W / 39.0244°N 107.1228°W |
| 26 | Clark Peak | Medicine Bow Mountains | 12,954 ft 3948.4 m |
2,771 ft 845 m |
16.40 mi 26.4 km |
40°36′24″N 105°55′48″W / 40.6068°N 105.9300°W |
| 27 | Grays Peak | Front Range | 14,278 ft 4352 m |
2,770 ft 844 m |
25.0 mi 40.2 km |
39°38′02″N 105°49′03″W / 39.6339°N 105.8176°W |
| 28 | Mount Evans | Front Range | 14,271 ft 4350 m |
2,770 ft 844 m |
9.79 mi 15.76 km |
39°35′18″N 105°38′38″W / 39.5883°N 105.6438°W |
| 29 | Summit Peak | San Juan Mountains | 13,308 ft 4056.2 m |
2,760 ft 841 m |
39.6 mi 63.7 km |
37°21′02″N 106°41′48″W / 37.3506°N 106.6968°W |
| 30 | Marcellina Mountain | West Elk Mountains | 11,353 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,728 ft 831 m |
5.08 mi 8.18 km |
38°55′48″N 107°14′38″W / 38.9299°N 107.2438°W |
| 31 | Mount Richthofen | Never Summer Mountains | 12,945 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,680 ft 817 m |
9.66 mi 15.54 km |
40°28′10″N 105°53′40″W / 40.4695°N 105.8945°W |
| Piñon Mesa HP | Uncompahgre Plateau | 9,705 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,680 ft 817 m |
23.7 mi 38.2 km |
38°49′34″N 108°46′19″W / 38.8260°N 108.7719°W | |
| 33 | Parkview Mountain | Rabbit Ears Range | 12,301 ft 3749.4 m |
2,676 ft 816 m |
9.36 mi 15.07 km |
40°19′49″N 106°08′11″W / 40.3303°N 106.1363°W |
| 34 | Mount Ouray | Sawatch Range | 13,961 ft 4255.4 m |
2,659 ft 810 m |
13.58 mi 21.9 km |
38°25′22″N 106°13′29″W / 38.4227°N 106.2247°W |
| 35 | Crested Butte | Elk Mountains | 12,168 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,582 ft 787 m |
4.65 mi 7.49 km |
38°53′01″N 106°56′37″W / 38.8835°N 106.9436°W |
| 36 | Graham Peak | San Juan Mountains | 12,536 ft 3821.1 m |
2,551 ft 778 m |
8.64 mi 13.90 km |
37°29′50″N 107°22′34″W / 37.4972°N 107.3761°W |
| 37 | Mount Antero | Sawatch Range | 14,276 ft 4351.4 m |
2,503 ft 763 m |
17.67 mi 28.4 km |
38°40′27″N 106°14′46″W / 38.6741°N 106.2462°W |
| 38 | East Beckwith Mountain | West Elk Mountains | 12,441 ft 3792.1 m |
2,492 ft 760 m |
6.24 mi 10.05 km |
38°50′47″N 107°13′24″W / 38.8464°N 107.2233°W |
| 39 | Chair Mountain | Elk Mountains | 12,727 ft 3879.1 m |
2,461 ft 750 m |
8.89 mi 14.30 km |
39°03′29″N 107°16′56″W / 39.0581°N 107.2822°W |
| 40 | Whetstone Mountain | West Elk Mountains | 12,527 ft 3818.1 m |
2,456 ft 749 m |
9.39 mi 15.11 km |
38°49′20″N 106°58′48″W / 38.8223°N 106.9799°W |
| 41 | Bison Mountain (Bison Peak) |
Tarryall Mountains | 12,432 ft 3789.4 m |
2,451 ft 747 m |
18.23 mi 29.3 km |
39°14′18″N 105°29′52″W / 39.2384°N 105.4978°W |
| 42 | South River Peak | San Juan Mountains | 13,154 ft 4009.4 m |
2,448 ft 746 m |
21.1 mi 34.0 km |
37°34′27″N 106°58′53″W / 37.5741°N 106.9815°W |
| 43 | Black Mountain | Elkhead Mountains | 10,865 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,440 ft 744 m |
16.40 mi 26.4 km |
40°47′01″N 107°22′09″W / 40.7835°N 107.3691°W |
| 44 | Mount Guero | West Elk Mountains | 12,058 ft 3675.4 m |
2,432 ft 741 m |
6.38 mi 10.27 km |
38°43′11″N 107°23′10″W / 38.7196°N 107.3861°W |
| 45 | Hagues Peak | Mummy Range | 13,573 ft 4137 m |
2,420 ft 738 m |
15.70 mi 25.3 km |
40°29′04″N 105°38′47″W / 40.4845°N 105.6464°W |
| 46 | Antora Peak | Sawatch Range | 13,275 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,409 ft 734 m |
6.75 mi 10.86 km |
38°19′30″N 106°13′05″W / 38.3250°N 106.2180°W |
| 47 | Bushnell Peak | Sangre de Cristo Mountains | 13,110 ft 3995.8 m |
2,405 ft 733 m |
11.07 mi 17.82 km |
38°20′28″N 105°53′21″W / 38.3412°N 105.8892°W |
| 48 | Zenobia Peak | Uinta Mountains | 9,022 ft 2750.0 m |
2,395 ft 730 m |
22.8 mi 36.7 km |
40°36′26″N 108°52′12″W / 40.6072°N 108.8701°W |
| 49 | East Spanish Peak | Spanish Peaks | 12,688 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,383 ft 726 m |
4.21 mi 6.78 km |
37°23′36″N 104°55′12″W / 37.3934°N 104.9201°W |
| 50 | Castle Peak | Elk Mountains | 14,279 ft 4352.2 m |
2,365 ft 721 m |
20.9 mi 33.6 km |
39°00′35″N 106°51′41″W / 39.0097°N 106.8614°W |
Colorado's Most Isolated Peaks
Mount Elbert is also the most isolated peak in Colorado. It is over 1,000 kilometers (about 621 miles) away from any other point of equal or higher elevation. Three peaks in Colorado are isolated by more than 100 kilometers (about 62 miles).
| Rank | Mountain peak | Mountain range | Elevation | Prominence | Isolation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Elbert | Sawatch Range | 14,440 ft 4401.2 m |
9,093 ft 2772 m |
671 mi 1,079 km |
39°07′04″N 106°26′43″W / 39.1178°N 106.4454°W |
| 2 | Blanca Peak | Sangre de Cristo Mountains | 14,351 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
5,326 ft 1623 m |
103.4 mi 166.4 km |
37°34′39″N 105°29′08″W / 37.5775°N 105.4856°W |
| 3 | Uncompahgre Peak | San Juan Mountains | 14,321 ft 4365.0 m |
4,277 ft 1304 m |
85.0 mi 136.8 km |
38°04′18″N 107°27′44″W / 38.0717°N 107.4621°W |
| 4 | Pikes Peak | Front Range | 14,115 ft 4302.31 m |
5,530 ft 1686 m |
60.6 mi 97.6 km |
38°50′26″N 105°02′39″W / 38.8405°N 105.0442°W |
| 5 | Longs Peak | Front Range | 14,259 ft 4346 m |
2,940 ft 896 m |
43.6 mi 70.2 km |
40°15′18″N 105°36′54″W / 40.2550°N 105.6151°W |
| 6 | Flat Top Mountain | Flat Tops | 12,361 ft 3767.7 m |
4,054 ft 1236 m |
40.8 mi 65.6 km |
40°00′53″N 107°05′00″W / 40.0147°N 107.0833°W |
| 7 | Summit Peak | San Juan Mountains | 13,308 ft 4056.2 m |
2,760 ft 841 m |
39.6 mi 63.7 km |
37°21′02″N 106°41′48″W / 37.3506°N 106.6968°W |
| 8 | Mount Zirkel | Park Range | 12,185 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
3,470 ft 1058 m |
37.7 mi 60.6 km |
40°49′53″N 106°39′47″W / 40.8313°N 106.6631°W |
| 9 | Culebra Peak | Culebra Range | 14,053 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
4,827 ft 1471 m |
35.4 mi 56.9 km |
37°07′21″N 105°11′09″W / 37.1224°N 105.1858°W |
| 10 | Ute Peak | Ute Mountain | 9,984 ft 3043 m |
4,039 ft 1231 m |
34.3 mi 55.2 km |
37°17′03″N 108°46′43″W / 37.2841°N 108.7787°W |
| 11 | Mount Wilson | San Miguel Mountains | 14,252 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
4,024 ft 1227 m |
33.0 mi 53.1 km |
37°50′21″N 107°59′30″W / 37.8391°N 107.9916°W |
| 12 | Fishers Peak | Raton Mesa | 9,633 ft 2936.2 m |
1,847 ft 563 m |
31.0 mi 49.9 km |
37°05′54″N 104°27′46″W / 37.0982°N 104.4628°W |
| 13 | Diamond Peak | Green River Basin | 9,665 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,845 ft 867 m |
29.7 mi 47.8 km |
40°57′01″N 108°52′42″W / 40.9504°N 108.8782°W |
| 14 | Crestone Peak | Sangre de Cristo Range | 14,300 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
4,554 ft 1388 m |
27.4 mi 44.0 km |
37°58′01″N 105°35′08″W / 37.9669°N 105.5855°W |
| 15 | San Luis Peak | La Garita Mountains | 14,022 ft 4273.8 m |
3,113 ft 949 m |
26.9 mi 43.4 km |
37°59′12″N 106°55′53″W / 37.9868°N 106.9313°W |
| 16 | Windom Peak | Needle Mountains | 14,093 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,187 ft 667 m |
26.3 mi 42.4 km |
37°37′16″N 107°35′31″W / 37.6212°N 107.5919°W |
| 17 | Greenhorn Mountain | Wet Mountains | 12,352 ft 3765.0 m |
3,777 ft 1151 m |
25.2 mi 40.6 km |
37°52′53″N 105°00′48″W / 37.8815°N 105.0133°W |
| 18 | Grays Peak | Front Range | 14,278 ft 4352 m |
2,770 ft 844 m |
25.0 mi 40.2 km |
39°38′02″N 105°49′03″W / 39.6339°N 105.8176°W |
| 19 | Hesperus Mountain | La Plata Mountains | 13,237 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,852 ft 869 m |
24.5 mi 39.5 km |
37°26′42″N 108°05′20″W / 37.4451°N 108.0890°W |
| 20 | Piñon Mesa HP | Uncompahgre Plateau | 9,705 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,680 ft 817 m |
23.7 mi 38.2 km |
38°49′34″N 108°46′19″W / 38.8260°N 108.7719°W |
| 21 | Zenobia Peak | Uinta Mountains | 9,022 ft 2750.0 m |
2,395 ft 730 m |
22.8 mi 36.7 km |
40°36′26″N 108°52′12″W / 40.6072°N 108.8701°W |
| 22 | Mount Lincoln | Mosquito Range | 14,293 ft 4356.5 m |
3,862 ft 1177 m |
22.5 mi 36.2 km |
39°21′05″N 106°06′42″W / 39.3515°N 106.1116°W |
| 23 | Mount Powell | Gore Range | 13,586 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
3,000 ft 914 m |
21.5 mi 34.6 km |
39°45′36″N 106°20′27″W / 39.7601°N 106.3407°W |
| 24 | North Mamm Peak | Front Range | 11,126 ft 3391.3 m |
3,103 ft 946 m |
21.2 mi 34.1 km |
39°23′11″N 107°51′58″W / 39.3865°N 107.8660°W |
| 25 | South River Peak | San Juan Mountains | 13,154 ft 4009.4 m |
2,448 ft 746 m |
21.1 mi 34.0 km |
37°34′27″N 106°58′53″W / 37.5741°N 106.9815°W |
| 26 | Castle Peak | Elk Mountains | 14,279 ft 4352.2 m |
2,365 ft 721 m |
20.9 mi 33.6 km |
39°00′35″N 106°51′41″W / 39.0097°N 106.8614°W |
| 27 | Cross Mountain | Uinta Mountains | 7,814 ft 2381.8 m |
1,674 ft 510 m |
20.3 mi 32.7 km |
40°31′20″N 108°22′54″W / 40.5221°N 108.3816°W |
| 28 | West Spanish Peak | Spanish Peaks | 13,631 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
3,686 ft 1123 m |
19.87 mi 32.0 km |
37°22′32″N 104°59′36″W / 37.3756°N 104.9934°W |
| 29 | Waugh Mountain | South Park Hills | 11,716 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,330 ft 710 m |
18.86 mi 30.4 km |
38°36′08″N 105°41′44″W / 38.6022°N 105.6955°W |
| 30 | Mount of the Holy Cross | Sawatch Range | 14,011 ft 4270.5 m |
2,113 ft 644 m |
18.41 mi 29.6 km |
39°28′00″N 106°28′54″W / 39.4668°N 106.4817°W |
| 31 | Bison Mountain (Bison Peak) |
Tarryall Mountains | 12,432 ft 3789.4 m |
2,451 ft 747 m |
18.23 mi 29.3 km |
39°14′18″N 105°29′52″W / 39.2384°N 105.4978°W |
| 32 | Crater Peak | Front Range | 11,333 ft 3454.2 m |
2,307 ft 703 m |
17.98 mi 28.9 km |
39°02′23″N 107°39′46″W / 39.0396°N 107.6628°W |
| 33 | Sand Mountain North | Elkhead Mountains | 10,884 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,179 ft 664 m |
17.70 mi 28.5 km |
40°45′49″N 107°03′27″W / 40.7636°N 107.0575°W |
| 34 | Mount Antero | Sawatch Range | 14,276 ft 4351.4 m |
2,503 ft 763 m |
17.67 mi 28.4 km |
38°40′27″N 106°14′46″W / 38.6741°N 106.2462°W |
| 35 | Bennett Peak | San Juan Mountains | 13,209 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,743 ft 531 m |
17.08 mi 27.5 km |
37°29′00″N 106°26′03″W / 37.4833°N 106.4343°W |
| 36 | Sawtooth Mountain | La Garita Mountains | 12,153 ft 3704.2 m |
1,927 ft 587 m |
16.73 mi 26.9 km |
38°16′26″N 106°52′01″W / 38.2740°N 106.8670°W |
| 37 | Castle Peak | Sawatch Range | 11,305 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
3,040 ft 927 m |
16.51 mi 26.6 km |
39°46′20″N 106°49′49″W / 39.7723°N 106.8304°W |
| 38 | Clark Peak | Medicine Bow Mountains | 12,954 ft 3948.4 m |
2,771 ft 845 m |
16.40 mi 26.4 km |
40°36′24″N 105°55′48″W / 40.6068°N 105.9300°W |
| Black Mountain | Elkhead Mountains | 10,865 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,440 ft 744 m |
16.40 mi 26.4 km |
40°47′01″N 107°22′09″W / 40.7835°N 107.3691°W | |
| 40 | Mount Sneffels | Sneffels Range | 14,158 ft 4315.4 m |
3,050 ft 930 m |
15.71 mi 25.3 km |
38°00′14″N 107°47′32″W / 38.0038°N 107.7923°W |
| 41 | Hagues Peak | Mummy Range | 13,573 ft 4137 m |
2,420 ft 738 m |
15.70 mi 25.3 km |
40°29′04″N 105°38′47″W / 40.4845°N 105.6464°W |
| 42 | North Arapaho Peak | Front Range | 13,508 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,665 ft 507 m |
15.38 mi 24.8 km |
40°01′35″N 105°39′01″W / 40.0265°N 105.6504°W |
| 43 | Piñon Hills HP | Piñon Hills | 9,480 ft 2889.4 m |
1,724 ft 525 m |
15.15 mi 24.4 km |
37°08′23″N 105°49′26″W / 37.1397°N 105.8238°W |
| 44 | Mount Harvard | Sawatch Range | 14,421 ft 4395.6 m |
2,360 ft 719 m |
14.92 mi 24.0 km |
38°55′28″N 106°19′15″W / 38.9244°N 106.3207°W |
| 45 | Mount Mestas | Sangre de Cristo Mountains | 11,574 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
2,229 ft 679 m |
14.47 mi 23.3 km |
37°34′59″N 105°08′51″W / 37.5830°N 105.1474°W |
| 46 | Archuleta Mesa | San Juan Mountains | 9,224 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,720 ft 524 m |
14.32 mi 23.1 km |
37°01′25″N 106°57′47″W / 37.0235°N 106.9630°W |
| 47 | West Elk Peak | West Elk Mountains | 13,042 ft 3975.2 m |
3,095 ft 943 m |
13.78 mi 22.2 km |
38°43′04″N 107°11′58″W / 38.7179°N 107.1994°W |
| 48 | Tanks Peak | Uinta Mountains | 8,726 ft 2659.6 m |
2,247 ft 685 m |
13.66 mi 22.0 km |
40°25′33″N 108°45′58″W / 40.4259°N 108.7660°W |
| 49 | Mount Ouray | Sawatch Range | 13,961 ft 4255.4 m |
2,659 ft 810 m |
13.58 mi 21.9 km |
38°25′22″N 106°13′29″W / 38.4227°N 106.2247°W |
| 50 | Horse Mountain | San Juan Mountains | 9,952 ft Expression error: Missing operand for round. m |
1,887 ft 575 m |
13.06 mi 21.0 km |
37°18′29″N 107°17′11″W / 37.3080°N 107.2864°W |
Images for kids
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Mount Elbert in the Sawatch Range is the highest peak of the Rocky Mountains.
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Mount Massive in the Sawatch Range is the second highest peak of the Rocky Mountains.
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Mount Harvard is the highest of the Collegiate Peaks and the third highest peak of the Rocky Mountains.
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La Plata Peak in the Collegiate Peaks is the fifth highest peak of the Rocky Mountains.
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Blanca Peak is the highest peak of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the second most topographically isolated peak of Colorado.
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Uncompahgre Peak is the highest peak of the San Juan Mountains and the sixth highest peak of the Rocky Mountains.
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Crestone Peak is the highest peak of the Crestones and the seventh highest peak of the Rocky Mountains.
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Mount Lincoln is the highest peak of the Mosquito Range and the eighth highest peak of the Rocky Mountains.
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Castle Peak is the highest peak of the Elk Mountains and the ninth highest peak of the Rocky Mountains.
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Grays Peak is the highest peak of the Front Range, the highest point on the Continental Divide, and the tenth highest peak of the Rocky Mountains.
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Longs Peak is the highest peak in Rocky Mountain National Park and northern Colorado.
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Impressive Mount Sneffels in southwestern Colorado is often said to be the most beautiful mountain in the state.
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Pikes Peak is the second most topographically prominent mountain summit of Colorado and the easternmost fourteener. The peak sits on top of Pikes Mountain.
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This photograph of the legendary Mount of the Holy Cross was taken by William Henry Jackson in 1874.
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The Spanish Peaks in southern Colorado are two prominent mountains which can be seen for many miles.
See also
- Bibliography of Colorado
- Geography of Colorado
- History of Colorado
- Index of Colorado-related articles
- List of Colorado-related lists
- Outline of Colorado
- List of mountains in Colorado
- List of mountain ranges of Colorado
- List of Colorado fourteeners
