Jones Mountain, Mountain summit in San Isabel National Forest, Colorado, US.
Jones Mountain rises to an elevation of 13,218 feet, featuring steep slopes and a mile-long ridgeline connecting multiple high-altitude points in central Colorado.
The United States Board on Geographic Names officially designated this peak as Jones Mountain, marking its recognition within the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains.
The mountain stands as a destination for climbers seeking to complete their collection of Colorado thirteeners, peaks exceeding 13,000 feet in elevation.
Access to Jones Mountain requires driving 14.6 miles west from Buena Vista along Cottonwood Pass Road until reaching the marked Ptarmigan Lake Trailhead.
The northeast basin of Jones Mountain contains Ptarmigan Lake at 12,132 feet, creating an alpine environment where mountain goats frequently gather.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 37.89655,-107.52654
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:56
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