Pettingell Peak | |
Map: | Colorado |
Coordinates: | 39.7286°N -105.9046°W |
Coordinates Ref: | [1] |
Range: | Front Range of the |
Topo: | USGS 7.5' topographic map Loveland Pass, Colorado |
Elevation Ft: | 13559 |
Elevation Ref: | [2] |
Elevation System: | NAVD88 |
Prominence Ft: | 1563 |
Isolation Mi: | 4.39 |
Isolation Parent: | Mount Parnassus |
Native Name: | --> |
Location: | Continental Divide, High point of |
Country: | United States |
State: | Colorado |
Region Type: | Counties |
District Type: | National Forests |
Pettingell Peak is a 13559feet mountain summit on the Continental Divide in the Front Range of the US State of Colorado. Pettingell Peak straddles the Divide between Roosevelt National Forest in Clear Creek County and Arapaho National Forest in Grand County. Pettingell Peak is the highest point in Grand County, Colorado. The peak is located 8.3miles southwest of Berthoud Pass.
Pettingell Peak is a popular hiking and skiing destination due to its proximity to the Denver Metropolitan Area.