Taylor Peak (Grand County, Colorado) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Taylor Peak |
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Taylor Peak in 1921.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 13,158 ft (4,011 m) |
| Prominence | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Isolation | 1.03 mi (1.66 km) |
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 Taylor Peak
Location in Colorado
Taylor Peak
Location in the United States
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| Location | Rocky Mountain National Park on the Continental Divide between Grand and Larimer counties, Colorado, United States |
| Parent range | Front Range |
| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map McHenrys Peak, Colorado |
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| Easiest route | Scramble |
Taylor Peak is a really tall mountain, a summit, located in the north-central part of Colorado. It stands at an amazing 13,158 feet (about 4,011 meters) high! This peak is part of the Front Range, which is a section of the larger Rocky Mountains. You can find Taylor Peak inside the beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park. It sits right at the top of a valley called Loch Vale and is just north of a big ice formation known as Taylor Glacier.
Taylor Peak is also special because it's located on the Continental Divide. This is like a giant imaginary line that runs through the Americas. On one side, rivers flow towards the Atlantic Ocean, and on the other, they flow towards the Pacific Ocean. This mountain helps separate the waters between Grand and Larimer counties in Colorado.
Mountain's Past Names
Mountains often have different names throughout history. Taylor Peak is no exception!
How Taylor Peak Got Its Name
- Taylor Peak – This name was officially given to the mountain in 1932.
- The Bangs – Before 1932, some people called this mountain "The Bangs." It's interesting to think about why they might have chosen that name!
