Record SL-635035 · Wikidata Q5050217
Castle Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
4,352
m
14,279 ft
Prominence
721 m
Isolation
33.6 km
Coordinates
39.0097° N,
106.8614° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaCastle Peak is the ninth highest summit of the Rocky Mountains of North America and the U.S. state of Colorado. The prominent 14,272-foot (4350.20 m) fourteener is the highest summit of the Elk Mountains and the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. The peak is located 11.6 miles (18.7 km) northeast by north (bearing 32°) of the Town of Crested Butte, Colorado, United States, on the drainage divide separating Gunnison National Forest and Gunnison County from White River National Forest and Pitkin County. The summit of Castle Peak is the highest point of both counties. The Aetherius Society considers it to be one of its 19 holy mountains.
First ascent
Date
1873
the Hayden Survey
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conundrum Peak | 4,271 m | N 350° | 0.7 km |
| Malemute Peak | 4,039 m | NE 51° | 1.9 km |
| Cathedral Peak | 4,247 m | N 4° | 2.8 km |
| Greg Mace Peak | 3,826 m | SE 113° | 3.1 km |
| Pearl Mountain | 4,056 m | SE 144° | 3.9 km |
| Hilliard Peak | 4,079 m | W 291° | 4.5 km |