Mount Sneffels, Mountain summit in Ouray County, United States.
Mount Sneffels rises to 4,312 meters in elevation within the San Juan Mountains, featuring multiple climbing routes through diverse terrain and steep cliffs.
The first documented ascent of Mount Sneffels took place in 1874 by members of the Hayden Survey team, marking the beginning of its recorded climbing history.
The peak derives its name from Snaefell volcano in Iceland, which Jules Verne featured in his novel Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Access to Mount Sneffels requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle to reach Yankee Boy Basin, the primary starting point for summit attempts during summer months.
Mount Sneffels appears on Colorado driver's licenses and state identification cards, representing one of the San Juan Mountain range's most recognized peaks.
Location: Ouray County
Elevation above the sea: 4,312 m
GPS coordinates: 38.00379,-107.79227
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:33
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