Half Peak is the highest summit of the east central San Juan Mountains in the Rocky Mountains of North America.

Half Peak
Photo of Half Peak.
Half Peak viewed from the south ridge.
Highest point
Elevation13,848 ft (4,221 m)[1][2]
Prominence1,501 ft (458 m)[2]
Isolation3.89 mi (6.26 km)[2]
ListingColorado range high points
Coordinates37°51′51″N 107°27′58″W / 37.8641641°N 107.4661692°W / 37.8641641; -107.4661692[3]
Geography
Half Peak is located in Colorado
Half Peak
Half Peak
LocationHinsdale County, Colorado, U.S.[3]
Parent rangeSan Juan Mountains[2]
Topo mapUSGS 7.5' topographic map
Pole Creek Mountain, Colorado[3]

Location edit

The 13,848-foot (4,221 m) thirteener is located in Gunnison National Forest, 14.3 miles (23.0 km) southwest by south (bearing 216°) of the Town of Lake City in Hinsdale County, Colorado, United States.[1][2][3]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b The elevation of Half Peak includes an adjustment of +1.998 m (+6.56 ft) from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Half Peak, Colorado". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d "Half Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 20, 2014.

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