Mount Mestas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Mestas |
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A view of Mount Mestas from the Cuchara Valley.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 11,573 ft (3,527 m) |
| Prominence | 2,229 ft (679 m) |
| Isolation | 16.33 mi (26.28 km) |
| Listing | Colorado prominent summits |
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 Mount Mestas
Location in Colorado
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| Location | Huerfano County, Colorado, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sangre de Cristo Range |
| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map La Veta Pass, Colorado |
Mount Mestas is a mountain peak located in the southeastern Sangre de Cristo Range. This mountain range is part of the larger Rocky Mountains in North America.
The top of Mount Mestas is about 11,573 feet (3,527 meters) high. It is located in Huerfano County, Colorado, in the United States. The peak is about 5.1 kilometers (3.2 miles) southeast of North La Veta Pass.
About Mount Mestas
Mount Mestas is a notable peak in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. These mountains are known for their rugged beauty and tall summits. The area around Mount Mestas offers amazing views of the Colorado landscape.
The Mountain's Name
Mount Mestas has had several names throughout history. It was originally known as La Veta Peak. In 1949, its name was officially changed to Mount Mestas. This change was made to honor PFC Felix B. Mestas Jr. He was a soldier who bravely served and was killed during World War II.
Here are some of the names the mountain has been called:
- Mt. Baldy
- Baldy Peak
- La Veta Peak – until 1949
- Mount Mestas – since 1949
- Veta Mountain
- Veta Peak
