Mount Jackson, Mountain summit in Sawatch Range, Colorado, United States
Mount Jackson rises to an elevation of 13,676 feet in the northern Sawatch Range, standing as the 33rd highest major peak in Colorado.
The mountain received its name to honor William Henry Jackson, a photographer who documented the region during the Hayden Survey expeditions of the 1870s.
The summit participates in the Colorado Bicentennial 13ers Challenge, drawing mountain enthusiasts who aim to conquer Colorado's highest peaks.
September provides the most favorable conditions for climbing Mount Jackson, with established routes leading through the Holy Cross Wilderness of White River National Forest.
The mountain maintains an isolation distance of 3.21 miles and features a prominence of 1,810 feet, creating a distinct silhouette in the Rocky Mountains landscape.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 39.48526,-106.53670
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:04
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