| Whiteley Peak | |
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 The mountain in October, 2022 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,076 m (10,092 ft) |
| Prominence | 364 m (1,194 ft) |
| Isolation | 6.95 km (4.32 mi) |
| Coordinates | 40°19′4.33″N 106°29′34.78″W / 40.3178694°N 106.4929944°W / 40.3178694; -106.4929944 |
| Geography | |
  Whiteley PeakThe peak's location in Colorado
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| Location | Grand County, Colorado |
| Parent range | Rabbit Ears Range |
| Topo map(s) | USGS Whiteley Peak |
Whiteley Peak, elevation 10,092 ft (3,076 m), is a mountain in Grand County, Colorado north of Kremmling and close to U.S. Highway 40. The mountain is in the Rabbit Ears Range, a range composed chiefly of volcanic rock, and Whiteley Peak has some columnar jointing near the top.
Whiteley Peak has been called "one of the most prominent landmarks in northwestern Middle Park." Its crest lies about 2,200 feet (670 m) above the nearby Muddy Creek, and the southwest face of the peak is marked by precipitous cliffs.
Climbing
A narrow strip of privately-owned land encircles the peak, preventing public access for climbing.
References
- "Whiteley Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
- ^ "Whiteley Peak, Colorado". Peakbagger. n.d. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ "Rabbit Ears Range". SummitPost. 2021. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ Hail, Jr., William J. (1968). Geology of southwestern North Park and vicinity (PDF). Geological survey bulletin ; 1257. Washington: United States Government Printing Office. p. 70.
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