Wetterhorn Peak, Mountain summit in San Juan Mountains, United States.
Wetterhorn Peak rises 4,272 meters above sea level, displaying a prominent pyramidal shape within the San Juan Mountains of Colorado.
The mountain received its name in 1875 from Swiss mountaineers who recognized similarities with the Wetterhorn in their native Alps.
The mountain attracts climbers seeking to complete their list of Colorado Fourteeners, peaks exceeding 14,000 feet in elevation.
Access to the peak requires technical climbing skills, proper equipment, and careful attention to weather conditions during the summer climbing season.
The mountain spans two counties, Hinsdale and Ouray, with different climbing routes offering varying degrees of technical challenges.
Location: Hinsdale County
Location: Ouray County
Elevation above the sea: 4,272 m
GPS coordinates: 38.06080,-107.51101
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:10
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