Record SL-636385 · Wikidata Q14684996
Mount Mestas
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Elevation
3,524
m
11,562 ft
Prominence
2,229 m
Isolation
26.3 km
Coordinates
37.5828° N,
105.1472° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Mestas is a mountain summit in the southeastern Sangre de Cristo Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 11,573-foot (3,527 m) peak is located 3.2 miles (5.1 km) southeast (bearing 131°) of North La Veta Pass in Huerfano County, Colorado, United States. The mountain was known as La Veta Peak until 1949 when it was renamed in honor of PFC Felix B. Mestas Jr. who was killed in action during the Second World War.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rough Mountain | 3,395 m | NW 332° | 2.4 km |
| Dump Mountain | 2,795 m | W 270° | 3.3 km |