Twilight Peak Explained

Twilight Peak
Elevation Ft:13163
Elevation Ref:[1] [2]
Prominence Ft:2338
Isolation Mi:4.88
Range:San Juan Mountains,
Highest summit of the
West Needle Mountains
Location:San Juan County, Colorado, U.S.
Map:Colorado
Coordinates:37.6631°N -107.727°W
Coordinates Ref:[3]
Topo:USGS 7.5' topographic map
Snowdon Peak, Colorado

Twilight Peak is the highest summit of the West Needle Mountains range of the San Juan Mountains System in southwestern Colorado.

The prominent 13163feet peak is located in the Weminuche Wilderness of San Juan National Forest, 17.3km (10.7miles) south-southwest (bearing 199°) of the Town of Silverton in San Juan County.[1] [2] [3]

Climbing

The standard approach to Twilight Peak is via a trail from Molas Pass to the north. The trail leads to Crater Lake from where the summit is accessible. Adjacent to Twilight Peak are North Twilight Peak (13,075 feet) and South Twilight Peak (12,932 feet).

See also

Notes and References

  1. The elevation of Twilight Peak includes an adjustment of +1.537 m (+5.04 ft) from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88.
  2. 16612. Twilight Peak, Colorado. October 22, 2014.
  3. 187776. Twilight Peak. October 22, 2014.