Powell Peak
| Powell Peak | |
|---|---|
 Powell Peak viewed from the Tundra Communities Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,015 m (13,173 ft)  |
| Prominence | 212 m (696 ft) |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | John Wesley Powell |
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 512th highest summit in the state of Colorado.[2]
The peak was named for John Wesley Powell.[3]
Further reading[]
- James Dziezynski, Best Summit Hikes in Colorado, P 140
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Powell Peak
- ^ "Powell Peak". Peakery.com. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ 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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