Uncompahgre Peak, Mountain summit in Hinsdale County, United States.
Uncompahgre Peak rises to 4,361 meters with a broad plateau and features a 210-meter cliff on its north face.
In 1895, the US Army Signal Corps established communication between Mount Ellen and Uncompahgre Peak using mirrors across 183 miles.
The name derives from Ute language words meaning red water spring, referring to the thermal springs near Ouray, Colorado.
The summit trail begins at Nellie Creek Road, covering 6 kilometers with an elevation gain of 890 meters through alpine terrain.
The peak ranks as the sixth highest summit in the Rocky Mountains and stands as the tallest point in the San Juan Mountains.
Location: Hinsdale County
Elevation above the sea: 4,361 m
GPS coordinates: 38.07175,-107.46251
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:35
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