Taylor Peak, Mountain summit in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, United States.
Taylor Peak is a summit on the Grand County–Larimer county line in the Front Range of north central Colorado, within Rocky Mountain National Park. It rises to 13,158 feet (4,011 m) at the head of Loch Vale, just north of Taylor Glacier.
Taylor Peak appears on maps under the name "The Bangs" before the U.S. Board on Geographic Names adopted "Taylor Peak" in 1932, taking the name from Taylor Glacier below the summit. The peak lies on the Grand–Larimer county line in Rocky Mountain National Park.
The peak's earlier name, The Bangs, appears in records alongside the 1932 adoption of Taylor Peak. The summit stands at the head of Loch Vale, and the glacier and lake below carry the Taylor name as well, so the toponym ties the summit to its surrounding drainage.
The trail to reach this peak requires strong hiking experience and proper mountaineering gear. Weather changes rapidly at altitude, so visitors should start early and be prepared for sudden storms.
Taylor Peak stands at the head of Loch Vale, the glacial basin it overlooks, and Taylor Glacier lies just to its south. The peak also appears on maps under the older name The Bangs, recorded before the 1932 naming. The summit marks the Grand–Larimer county line.
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