Mount Lamborn, Mountain summit in Gunnison National Forest, Colorado, United States
Mount Lamborn is a summit in the West Elk Mountains within Gunnison National Forest, rising to 11,402 feet above sea level. The peak stands as part of the broader Rocky Mountain range that defines this section of Colorado.
The peak became an important landmark for settlers moving through Delta County during the 1800s. Its position marked a natural boundary at the western edge of the West Elk region.
The slopes around this peak once served as hunting grounds for Native American tribes in the region. Visitors today walk through landscapes that shaped the lives of people who came before.
The route to the peak runs through Bell Canyon, with a rough forest road leading to the trailheads. The best times to visit are during warmer months when road conditions are more stable.
The mountain's geology is a laccolith formation, created when molten rock was forced into the surrounding rock layers and then solidified. This unusual geological origin makes the peak notably different from other summits in the range.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 38.80304,-107.52283
Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26
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