Challenger Point, Mountain summit in Saguache County, Colorado, US
Challenger Point rises to 14,087 feet in elevation within the Sangre de Cristo Range, forming part of the Rocky Mountains in North America.
The United States Board of Geographic Names approved the designation of Challenger Point in 1987 to commemorate the Space Shuttle Challenger crew members.
A memorial plaque at the summit features the Latin phrase 'Ad Astra Per Aspera', reflecting the connection between mountaineering and space exploration.
The North Slope route to Challenger Point begins at Willow Creek Trailhead at 8,900 feet, requiring preparation for significant elevation gain and weather changes.
The summit stands as the 34th highest peak among Colorado's fourteeners and maintains a prominence of 301 feet from its position on Kit Carson Mountain.
Location: Saguache County
GPS coordinates: 37.98028,-105.60667
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:10
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