Niagara Peak

Niagara Peak is a high mountain summit in the San Juan Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains System, in southwestern Colorado.

Niagara Peak
North face
Highest point
Elevation13,812 ft (4,210 m)[1][2]
Prominence567 ft (173 m)[3]
Isolation0.63 mi (1.01 km)[3]
Coordinates37°53′21″N 107°32′01″W[1]
Geography
Niagara Peak is located in Colorado
Niagara Peak
Niagara Peak
LocationHinsdale and San Juan counties, Colorado, U.S.[4]
Parent rangeSan Juan Mountains[3]
Topo mapUSGS 7.5' topographic map
Handies Peak, Colorado[1]

The 13,812-foot (4,210 m) thirteener is located 8.9 miles (14.4 km) northeast by east (bearing 53°) of the Town of Silverton, on the Continental Divide between Hinsdale and San Juan counties.[1][2][3][4]

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Niagara Peak has an alpine climate with cold, snowy winters, and cool to warm summers.[5] Due to its altitude, it receives precipitation all year, as snow in winter and as thunderstorms in summer, with a dry period in late spring.

See also
  • North aspect
    North aspect
  • North face, upper left corner
    North face, upper left corner
  • Niagara Peak to right of center.
    Niagara Peak to right of center.

References
  1. "NIAGARA". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  2. The elevation of Niagara Peak includes an adjustment of +1.942 m (+6.37 ft) from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88.
  3. "Niagara Peak, Colorado". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  4. "Niagara Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  5. Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11. ISSN 1027-5606.
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