Mount Belford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Belford |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 14,203 ft (4,329 m) |
| Prominence | 1,337 ft (408 m) |
| Isolation | 3.30 mi (5.31 km) |
| Parent peak | Mount Harvard |
| Listing | Colorado Fourteener 19th |
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 Mount Belford
Location in Colorado
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| Location | Chaffee County, Colorado, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sawatch Range, Collegiate Peaks |
| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map Mount Harvard, Colorado |
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| Easiest route | Hike |
Mount Belford is a very tall mountain peak located in the Rocky Mountains of North America. It's part of the Collegiate Peaks in the Sawatch Range in Colorado, United States.
This amazing mountain stands at 14,203 feet (about 4,329 meters) high! Because it's over 14,000 feet, it's called a "fourteener". Mount Belford is the 19th highest fourteener in Colorado.
You can find Mount Belford in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness area, which is part of the San Isabel National Forest. It's about 15 miles (24.1 kilometers) northwest of the town of Buena Vista in Chaffee County, Colorado.
Climbing Mount Belford
Mount Belford is a popular spot for hikers and climbers. It's known for having a clear path that makes it easier to reach the top.
What is a Fourteener?
- A "fourteener" is a mountain peak that is at least 14,000 feet (4,267.2 meters) above sea level.
- Colorado has 58 fourteeners, more than any other state in the U.S.!
- Climbing these tall peaks is a big challenge for many outdoor lovers.
Nearby Peaks to Explore
Mount Belford is close to other famous mountains like Mount Oxford and Missouri Mountain. Many climbers like to hike Mount Belford along with one or both of these other peaks on the same trip. This makes for a longer and more exciting adventure!
