Long Scraggy Peak Explained

Long Scraggy Peak
Photo Size:275px
Map:Colorado
Location:Jefferson County, Colorado
Elevation M:2681
Elevation Ft:8796
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence Ft:1252
Prominence Ref:[2]
Isolation Mi:4.1
Range:Front Range
Coordinates:39.3492°N -105.2019°W
Topo:USGS
Deckers

Long Scraggy Peak is a mountain in Jefferson County, Colorado. A prominent peak, it is characterized by its elongated, craggy ridge, for which it is named. The mountain is located within the Pike National Forest near the confluence of the North Fork South Platte River and the South Platte River.[3]

The peak, elevation 8796abbr=offNaNabbr=off, is popular among mountain climbers, day hikers, and rock climbers, especially in winter, as the peak's relatively low elevation means there's often less snow than on higher peaks.[4]

Geology

The peak is made up of Pikes Peak granite.[5]

Notes and References

  1. 183555. Long Scraggy Peak.
  2. Peakbagger. Long Scraggy Peak, Colorado. Retrieved: 2018-07-22
  3. Web site: Devil's Head (Rampart Range Recreation Area) . . 2008-05-20 . TravelBlog . 2018-07-22 . The eastern Pike National Forest and the basin of the South Platte River (Long Scraggy Peak is the elongated craggy ridge to the right.).
  4. Web site: Long Scraggy Peak . . SummitPost.org . 2018-07-22 .
  5. Book: Colorado Trail Foundation. 2011 . Colorado Mountain Club guidebook. The Colorado Trail: the official guidebook. 8th . Golden, Colorado . The Colorado Mountain Club Press . 9780984221332 .