Horsefly Peak
Horsefly Peak is the highest summit of the Uncompahgre Plateau in the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 10,353-foot (3,156 m) peak is located 10.0 miles (16.1 km) west by north (bearing 284°) of the Town of Ridgway in Ouray County, Colorado, United States.[1][2][3][4]
| Horsefly Peak | |
|---|---|
  Horsefly Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 10,353 ft (3,156 m) [1][2] |
| Prominence | 1,437 ft (438 m) [3] |
| Isolation | 13.04 mi (20.99 km) [3] |
| Listing | Colorado range high points |
| Coordinates | 38°11′37″N 107°55′54″W [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Ouray County, Colorado, U.S.[4] |
| Parent range | Highest summit of the Uncompahgre Plateau[3] |
| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map Horsefly Peak, Colorado[1] |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | hike |
Mountain
See also
References
- "HORSEFLY PK". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
- The elevation of Horsefly Peak includes an adjustment of +1.581 m (+5.19 ft) from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88.
- "Horsefly Peak, Colorado". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
- "Horsefly Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
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