Static Peak (Colorado) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Static Peak |
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Static Peak viewed from Rocky Mountain National Park
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,580 ft (3,834 m) |
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 Static Peak
Location in Colorado
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| Location | Continental Divide between Rocky Mountain National Park in Grand County and Jackson County, Colorado, United States |
| Parent range | Never Summer Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map Mount Richthofen, Colorado |
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| Mountain type | Andesite |
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| Easiest route | Mount Richthofen Saddle |
Static Peak is a cool mountain peak found in Colorado, USA. It's part of the Never Summer Mountains, which are located within the State Forest State Park. This mountain stands tall in a line of peaks. It has Nokhu Crags to its north and Mount Richthofen to its south.
If you look east from Static Peak, you'll see the pretty, shallow waters of Snow Lake. To the west, the mountain slopes down right into the deep waters of Lake Agnes. Static Peak is also on the Continental Divide, which means it helps separate rivers that flow to the Atlantic Ocean from those that flow to the Pacific Ocean.
How Static Peak Was Formed
Have you ever wondered how mountains like Static Peak came to be? It's a fascinating story that began millions of years ago!
Volcanoes and Magma
About 24 to 29 million years ago, deep underground, hot melted rock called magma started to rise. This rising magma created ancient volcanoes. These volcanoes were the very first versions of what we now call the Never Summer Mountains.
Cooling and Shaping
Over a very long time, this hot magma cooled down. It turned into a hard type of rock, similar to granite. After the rock formed, natural forces like wind, water, and ice began to work on it. These forces slowly wore away and shaped the rock. This process, called weathering, created the amazing mountain range we see today.
