Winfield Peak (Colorado) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Winfield Peak
View of the peak from the saddle
Highest point
Elevation	13,084 ft (3,988 m)
Prominence	177 ft (54 m)
Isolation	0.75 mi (1.21 km)
Geography
Winfield Peak Location in Colorado
Location	Chaffee County, Colorado, U.S.
Parent range	Sawatch Range, Collegiate Peaks
Topo map	USGS 7.5' topographic map Winfield, Colorado

Winfield Peak is a cool mountain in the Rocky Mountains of North America. It's part of the Collegiate Peaks in the Sawatch Range. This awesome peak stands tall in Chaffee County, Colorado, U.S..

Winfield Peak reaches a height of 13,084-foot (3,988 m). That's over 13,000 feet! You can find it about two miles north of a historic place called Winfield, which is now a ghost town.

What's in a Name? The History of Winfield Peak

Mountains often have interesting stories behind their names. Winfield Peak is no different! Over the years, this mountain has been known by a few different names.

Earlier Names for the Peak

Before it was officially called Winfield Peak, people knew this mountain by other names:

• Middle Mountain
• Mount Winfield

When Did it Become Winfield Peak?

The name Winfield Peak became official in 1981. This is the name we use today for this impressive mountain.