Middle Peak (Colorado) facts for kids
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 Middle Peak
Location in Colorado
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 13,306 ft (4,056 m) |
| Prominence | 1,960 ft (597 m) |
| Isolation | 5.50 mi (8.85 km) |
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| Location | Dolores and San Miguel counties, Colorado, United States |
| Parent range | San Miguel Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map Dolores Peak, Colorado |
Middle Peak is a very tall mountain in the San Miguel Mountains range. This range is part of the larger Rocky Mountains in North America. The peak stands at about 13,306 feet (4,056 meters) high.
You can find Middle Peak in the Lizard Head Wilderness area of Colorado, United States. It's located about 27.6 kilometers (17.1 miles) west-southwest of the Town of Telluride. The mountain sits on a drainage divide. This means it's on the line that separates two different areas where water flows. On one side is San Juan National Forest and Dolores County. On the other side is Uncompahgre National Forest and San Miguel County.
Understanding Middle Peak's Height
Middle Peak is known as a "prominent" mountain. This means it stands out quite a bit from the land around it. Its height above the lowest point connecting it to a higher peak is about 1,960 feet (597 meters).
Comparing Heights with Dolores Peak
There's another mountain nearby called Dolores Peak. It's on the same drainage divide as Middle Peak. Some people think Dolores Peak might actually be taller than Middle Peak. If that's true, then Dolores Peak would be considered more "topographically prominent." This means it would be the more important peak when looking at how high mountains rise from their surroundings.
Past Names for Middle Peak
Over time, mountains can sometimes have different names. Middle Peak has been known by a couple of names:
- Dolores Peak
- Middle Peak
