La Plata Peak, Mountain summit in Chaffee County, United States
La Plata Peak rises to 4,369 meters in the Sawatch Range, presenting granite formations and multiple trails leading to its peak through the San Isabel National Forest.
The first documented climb of La Plata Peak occurred in 1873 by members of the Hayden Survey team, marking the beginning of recorded mountaineering on this summit.
The name La Plata, meaning silver in Spanish, reflects the mountain's connection to the regional silver mining operations and nearby ghost towns of Winfield and Hamilton.
The Northwest Ridge route extends 9.5 miles round trip with 4,500 feet elevation gain, requiring proper equipment and weather monitoring for a safe climbing experience.
The mountain ranks as the fifth-highest summit in the Rocky Mountains, featuring the technical Ellingwood Ridge route with 5,900 feet of elevation gain over challenging terrain.
Location: Chaffee County
Elevation above the sea: 4,369 m
GPS coordinates: 39.02945,-106.47296
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:13
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