Powell Peak

Powell Peak viewed from the Tundra Communities Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park

Powell Peak is a summit in Grand County, Colorado, in the United States.[1] With an elevation of 13,176 feet (4,016 m), Powell Peak is the 512nd highest summit in the state of Colorado.[2]

The peak was named for John Wesley Powell.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Powell Peak
  2. ↑ "Powell Peak". Peakery.com. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  3. ↑ Dziezynski, James (1 August 2012). Best Summit Hikes in Colorado: An Opinionated Guide to 50+ Ascents of Classic and Little-Known Peaks from 8,144 to 14,433 Feet. Wilderness Press. p. 140. ISBN 978-0-89997-713-3.


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