Record SL-634245 · Wikidata Q28056287
Elk Mountain
The Sleeping Giant
No list classifications
Elevation
2,660
m
8,727 ft
Prominence
1,664 m
Isolation
20.6 km
Coordinates
40.5691° N,
106.9676° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaElk Mountain is a summit in Routt County, Colorado. The mountain lies to the northwest of Steamboat Springs and is easily seen from the city, especially from along Lincoln Avenue (U.S. Route 40), Steamboat's main street. The mountain is also easily seen from Mount Werner, the home of the Steamboat Ski Resort. The Elk River flows near the mountain just before its confluence with the Yampa River in the Yampa Valley.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sleeping Giant | 2,637 m | SW 206° | 1.0 km |
| Rattlesnake Butte | 2,241 m | W 277° | 4.3 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion's Den | Mad Creek | 5c | 7.3 km |
| Keep It Greasy | Mad Creek | 5c | 7.3 km |