Pigeon Peak, Mountain summit in Needle Mountains, Colorado, US
Pigeon Peak rises to 13,972 feet with an imposing east face featuring an 800-foot cliff above the Animas River in southwestern Colorado.
William Cooper and John Hubbard completed the first documented ascent of Pigeon Peak in 1908, approaching from New York Basin through multiple technical sections.
The peak stands within Weminuche Wilderness, maintaining natural conditions through limited road access and preserving traditional mountaineering experiences for climbers.
Most climbers reach the peak via the Durango Silverton train service, followed by the Ruby Creek Trail, covering approximately 30 miles round trip.
The mountain ranks as Colorado's 57th highest independent peak, rising nearly 6,000 feet from the Animas River within just 2.5 miles.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 37.63250,-107.64617
Latest update: March 27, 2025 17:27
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