Baldy Cinco, Mountain peak in Hinsdale and Mineral counties, Colorado.
Description
Baldy Cinco rises to 13,379 feet above sea level as part of the San Juan Mountains, featuring rugged terrain with north-facing cliffs and gentle southern slopes covered by alpine tundra.
History
The mountain originally belonged to a group of five summits in the San Juan range before the name became associated specifically with this individual peak during early geological surveys.
Culture
Indigenous peoples traversed these mountain corridors for centuries before European settlers arrived, leaving behind trails and seasonal migration routes that influenced modern hiking paths through the region.
Practical
Access begins from Spring Creek Pass at 10,900 feet elevation via Colorado Highway 149, with parking available at the trailhead and vault toilet facilities for visitors.
Did you know?
The peak's position along the Continental Divide creates a natural boundary where water systems separate to flow toward either the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean watersheds.
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