Long Scraggy Peak facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Long Scraggy Peak
The mountain in 2018
Highest point
Elevation	2,681 m (8,796 ft)
Prominence	1,252 ft (382 m)
Isolation	4.1 mi (6.6 km)
Geography
Long Scraggy Peak Location in Colorado
Location	Jefferson County, Colorado
Parent range	Front Range
Topo map	USGS Deckers

Long Scraggy Peak is a mountain located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It stands out because of its unique, long, and jagged ridge, which is how it got its name. The word "scraggy" means rough or uneven, which perfectly describes the mountain's shape.

This mountain is found within the beautiful Pike National Forest. It's also close to where two rivers, the North Fork South Platte River and the South Platte River, join together. This meeting point is called a confluence.

Long Scraggy Peak reaches an elevation of about 8,796 feet (2,681 meters). It's a popular spot for people who love the outdoors. Many mountain climbers, day hikers, and rock climbers visit this peak. It's especially popular in winter because it often has less snow than much higher mountains. This makes it a great place for winter adventures.

Mountain Geology

Long Scraggy Peak is made up of a type of rock called Pikes Peak granite. Granite is a very hard and strong rock that forms deep within the Earth. It is created when molten rock, called magma, cools down slowly over millions of years. This slow cooling allows large crystals to form, giving granite its unique speckled look.