Mount Audubon

Mount Audubon is a mountain summit reaching 13,229 feet in northern Colorado's Rocky Mountains. The peak features broad ridges and open tundra slopes typical of high alpine terrain.

The peak is named after John James Audubon, a 19th-century naturalist who illustrated North American birds. This naming choice honors his contributions to bird study and nature documentation.

The mountain sits within Roosevelt National Forest and helps preserve natural alpine environments. Visitors notice the open tundra meadows and low vegetation typical of high elevation areas.

Visitors can reach the summit by hiking from Mitchell Lake Trailhead in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area. The trail is most accessible during warmer months and requires good physical fitness.

The peak sits more than 3 miles from other summits of equal height, making it a geographically isolated landmark. This distance gives it a distinct identity among Colorado's high peaks.

Location: Colorado

GPS coordinates: 40.09887,-105.61639

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22