North Arapaho Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North Arapaho Peak |
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 North Arapaho Peak
Location in Colorado
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 13,508 ft (4,117 m) |
| Prominence | 1,665 ft (507 m) |
| Isolation | 15.38 mi (24.75 km) |
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| Location | Continental Divide between Boulder and Grand counties, Colorado, United States |
| Parent range | Front Range, Highest summit of the Indian Peaks |
| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map Monarch Lake, Colorado |
North Arapaho Peak is a very tall mountain in the Rocky Mountains of North America. It's the highest point in a group of mountains called the Indian Peaks. This mountain is part of the northern Front Range in Colorado, United States.
North Arapaho Peak stands at 13,508-foot (4,117 m) high. Mountains over 13,000 feet are sometimes called "thirteeners." It is located inside the Indian Peaks Wilderness. This area is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) west-southwest of the Town of Ward.
The peak sits right on the Continental Divide. This is like an imaginary line across the continent. On one side, water flows towards the Atlantic Ocean. On the other side, it flows towards the Pacific Ocean. North Arapaho Peak separates Roosevelt National Forest and Boulder County from Arapaho National Forest and Grand County.
Nearby Features
North Arapaho Peak has some interesting neighbors. Next to it is South Arapaho Peak. Between these two mountains, you'll find the Arapaho Glacier. This glacier is very important because the City of Boulder owns it. They use the ice and melted water from the glacier as part of their city's water supply. West of these peaks is a mountain pass called Arapaho Pass. A pass is a low point between mountains that people can use to travel through.
Mountain Facts
North Arapaho Peak is a significant mountain for several reasons:
- It is the 94th highest major peak in North America.
- It ranks as the 77th highest major peak in the United States.
- Within Colorado, it is the 40th highest major peak.
Historical Names
Over time, North Arapaho Peak has been known by a couple of names. It was sometimes simply called "Arapaho Peak." Today, its official and most common name is North Arapaho Peak.
