Rito Alto Peak

Rito Alto Peak, elevation 13,803 ft (4,207 m), is a summit in the Sangre de Cristo Range of south central Colorado. The peak is 11 mi (18 km) west of Westcliffe in the Rio Grande and San Isabel national forests.

Rito Alto Peak
Rito Alto Peak (center) and Spread Eagle Peak (right) from DeWeese Reservoir
Highest point
Elevation13,803 ft (4,207 m)[1][2]
Prominence1,134 ft (346 m)[3]
Parent peakMount Adams
Isolation7.28 mi (11.72 km)[3]
ListingColorado range high points
Coordinates38°06′10″N 105°39′41″W[1]
Geography
Rito Alto Peak is located in Colorado
Rito Alto Peak
Rito Alto Peak
LocationCuster and Saguache counties, Colorado, U.S.[4]
Parent rangeSangre de Cristo Range[3]
Topo mapUSGS 7.5' topographic map
Rito Alto Peak, Colorado[1]
Climbing
Easiest routehike

See also
East aspect, upper right

References
  1. "HORSESHOE". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  2. The elevation of Rito Alto Peak includes an adjustment of +1.808 m (+5.93 ft) from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88.
  3. "Rito Alto Peak, Colorado". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  4. "Rito Alto Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
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