Mount Oso (Colorado) facts for kids
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 Mount Oso
Location in Colorado
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 13,690 ft (4,173 m) |
| Prominence | 1,664 ft (507 m) |
| Isolation | 5.41 mi (8.71 km) |
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| Location | La Plata County, Colorado, U.S. |
| Parent range | San Juan Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map Emerald Lake, Colorado |
Mount Oso is a really tall and noticeable mountain peak. It's found in the San Juan Mountains, which are part of the huge Rocky Mountains in North America.
This amazing peak stands at 13,690-foot (4,173 m) high! That's like climbing over 2,200 flights of stairs!
Where is Mount Oso?
Mount Oso is located in a special protected area called the Weminuche Wilderness. This wilderness is part of the San Juan National Forest. It's a place where nature is kept wild and beautiful.
The mountain is in La Plata County, Colorado, in the United States. It's about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) northeast of a city called Durango.
What's in a Name?
Mountains often have interesting names that change over time. Mount Oso is no different!
Here are the names this mountain has been known by:
- Hunchback
- Mount Oso – This name was officially given in 1906.
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