Pettingell Peak

Pettingell Peak is a 13,559-foot (4,133 m) mountain summit on the Continental Divide in the Front Range of the U.S. State of Colorado. Pettingell Peak straddles the Divide between Roosevelt National Forest in Clear Creek County and Arapaho National Forest in Grand County. Pettingell Peak is the highest point in Grand County, Colorado. The peak is located 8.3 miles (13.4 km) southwest of Berthoud Pass.

Pettingell Peak
Southeast aspect, centered at top
Highest point
Elevation13,559 ft (4,133 m)[1]
NAVD88
Prominence1,563 ft (476 m)[1]
Isolation4.39 mi (7.07 km)
to Mount Parnassus[1]
Listing
Coordinates39.7286355°N 105.9046172°W / 39.7286355; -105.9046172 (Pettingell Peak)[2]
Geography
Pettingell Peak is located in Colorado
Pettingell Peak
Pettingell Peak
LocationContinental Divide, High point of Grand County
CountryUnited States
StateColorado
CountiesClear Creek County and Grand County
National ForestsArapaho National Forest and Roosevelt National Forest
Parent rangeFront Range of the Southern Rocky Mountains
Topo mapUSGS 7.5' topographic map
Loveland Pass, Colorado[2]

Mountain

Pettingell Peak is a popular hiking and skiing destination due to its proximity to the Denver Metropolitan Area.

See also

References
  1. "Pettingell Peak, Colorado". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  2. "Pettingell Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
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