Crater Peak (Colorado) Explained

Crater Peak
Elevation Ft:11333
Elevation Ref:[1] [2]
Prominence Ft:2307
Prominence Ref:[3]
Isolation Mi:17.98
Listing:Colorado prominent summits
Colorado range high points
Range:Highest summit of Grand Mesa
Location:Delta County, Colorado, U.S.[4]
Map:Colorado
Coordinates:39.0396°N -107.6628°W
Topo:USGS 7.5' topographic map
Chalk Mountain, Colorado
Easiest Route:hike

Crater Peak is the highest summit of Grand Mesa in the Rocky Mountains of North America. The prominent 11333feet peak is located on the drainage divide separating Grand Mesa National Forest and Gunnison National Forest, 19.8km (12.3miles) north-northwest (bearing 342°) of the Town of Paonia in Delta County, Colorado, United States.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Mountain

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Notes and References

  1. KL0706. CRATER PK. October 19, 2014.
  2. The elevation of Crater Peak includes an adjustment of +1.750 m (+5.74 ft) from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88.
  3. 5693. Crater Peak, Colorado. October 19, 2014.
  4. 175445. Crater Peak. October 29, 2014.