Mount Shavano facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Shavano |
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Esprit Point (left) and Mt. Shavano from the southeast
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 14,231 ft (4,338 m) |
| Prominence | 1,619 ft (493 m) |
| Isolation | 3.78 mi (6.08 km) |
| Listing | Colorado Fourteener 17th |
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 Mount Shavano
Location in Colorado
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| Location | Chaffee County, Colorado, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sawatch Range |
| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map Maysville, Colorado |
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| Easiest route | Hike |
Mount Shavano is a very tall mountain peak found in the southern part of the Sawatch Range. This mountain range is part of the larger Rocky Mountains in North America.
Mount Shavano is known as a "fourteener" because its summit is higher than 14,000 feet. It stands at 14,231 feet (4,338 meters) tall. The mountain is located in the San Isabel National Forest, about 6.5 miles (10.5 kilometers) north of the small town of Maysville. It's in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. The mountain was named to honor Chief Shavano, a respected leader of the Ute people.
Exploring Mount Shavano
Mount Shavano sits just east of the Continental Divide. The Continental Divide is like an imaginary line across North America. It separates which way rivers flow – either towards the Pacific Ocean or the Atlantic Ocean.
The mountain is also located west of the Arkansas River. It rises an impressive 7,200 feet (2,195 meters) above the town of Salida to the southeast. Mount Shavano is in the south-central part of the Sawatch Range. It is north of Mount Ouray and Mount Chipeta. It is also south of the famous Collegiate Peaks, which include Mount Princeton, Mount Harvard, and Mount Yale.
The Angel of Shavano
Mount Shavano is especially famous for something called the Angel of Shavano. This is a unique snow formation that looks like an angel. It appears on the east side of the mountain every spring as the snow begins to melt. It's a cool natural sight that many people enjoy seeing!
Past Names of Mount Shavano
Over time, Mount Shavano has been known by a few different names. Here are some of its historical names:
- Mount Chavanaux
- Mount Shavano – This became the official name in 1981.
- Mount Usher
- Shavano Peak – This name was used around 1906.
