French Mountain, Mountain summit in the Sawatch Range, Colorado, United States.
French Mountain rises to an elevation of 13,966 feet with a prominence of 1,100 feet in the San Isabel National Forest near Leadville.
Early French prospectors explored the mountain during the Colorado mining period of the 1860s, leading to its current name designation.
The mountain serves as a destination for mountaineers who aim to complete their list of climbing all Colorado peaks above 13,000 feet.
Visitors can access the mountain through established trails starting from Leadville, covering approximately 10 miles for a round trip expedition.
French Mountain stands as the parent peak to Mount Elbert, which holds the distinction of being the highest summit in Colorado.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 39.12860,-106.48253
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:58
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