Snowmass Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Snowmass Peak |
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Snowmass Peak rises up out of Snowmass Lake
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 14,097 ft (4,297 m) |
| Prominence | 120 ft (37 m) |
| Isolation | 0.24 mi (0.39 km) |
| Parent peak | Hagerman Peak |
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 Snowmass Peak
Location in Colorado
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| Location | Gunnison and Pitkin counties, Colorado, United States |
| Parent range | Elk Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map Snowmass Mountain, Colorado |
Snowmass Peak is a beautiful mountain feature in the state of Colorado, United States. It looks amazing when seen from Snowmass Lake. Many people think it is Snowmass Mountain, which is the 34th highest mountain in Colorado. They also sometimes confuse it with Hagerman Peak.
Even though it looks like a tall mountain, Snowmass Peak is actually the lower part of Hagerman Peak's east ridge. Because of something called forced perspective, it can look taller than Hagerman Peak. This is like an optical illusion! In reality, Snowmass Peak is 221 feet shorter than Hagerman Peak. But because it looks so striking behind Snowmass Lake, it is still named on official maps. You can find Snowmass Peak in the Elk Mountains. It is part of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, which is inside the White River National Forest. It sits right on the border between Pitkin and Gunnison counties. It is located west of Aspen and southwest of the town of Snowmass Village.
Exploring Snowmass Peak
If you want to hike or climb near Snowmass Peak, you would use the Trail Rider Pass trail. This trail leads towards Hagerman Peak. You can get to this trail in a couple of ways:
- One way is from Snowmass Creek, which you can reach from Divide Road near Snowmass Village.
- Another way is by using the Geneva Lake trail.
It is possible to reach the very top area between Hagerman Peak and Snowmass Mountain. However, this route is much more challenging and difficult.
