Range

Sawatch Range

North America, United States (USA): (Colorado, New Mexico)

Region(s):	North America, United States (USA): (Colorado, New Mexico)
Parent Range:	USA Rocky Mountains
Max. Elevation:	4 396 m / 14 423 ft
Geology:	Tectonic
Average Length:	81 miles / 130 km
Average Width:	350 miles / 217 km

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Range Name(s):	Sawatch Range
Max. Elevation:	4 396 m / 14 423 ft
Region(s):	North America
Location:	North America, United States (USA): (Colorado, New Mexico)
Activity type:	Mountaineering, Hiking, Backcountry Skiing
Starting Point:	38.86163228962316 -106.7431640625
Parent Range:	USA Rocky Mountains

Geology:	Tectonic
Snow line:	2 000 m / 6 562 ft
Average Length:	81 miles / 130 km
Average Width:	350 miles / 217 km
Nearst Airport(s):	Denver International Airport (DEN)
Convenience Center(s):	Twin Lakes, Aspen, Leadville
National Park(s):	White River National Forest, San Isabel National Forest, Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness

Location

North America, United States (USA): (Colorado, New Mexico)

38°51'41.876''N -106°-44'-35.391''W

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Mount Elbert is the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains is located here. Mount Elbert has a lot to be proud of: It is the highest mountain in Colorado, highest in the Rockies. But if you ask a non-climber or someone outside of Colorado, nobody has heard of it. However, that’s their loss, because Mt. Elbert is a spectacular peak and worthy of recognition and respect from all. One of the great things about Mt. Elbert is the relatively moderate terrain to the summit, allowing almost anyone with reasonable fitness to enjoy the mountain and its status.
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The Sawatch mountains in general are high, massive, and relatively gentle in contour. The range contains 15 peaks topping 14000 ft (4267 m). While some peaks are rugged enough to require technical climbing, most can be climbed by a simple, yet arduous hike.
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Sawatch range is located in the heart of Central America, in southern part of the Rocky Mountains in the state of Colorado and close to the famous ski resort of Aspen.
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Mount Elbert is the highest peak in Colorado and the second highest in the Lower 48 states after Mount Whitney.

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- General description about the mountain. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sawatch_Range
- Technical details. http://peakbagger.com/range.aspx?rid=1465
- Other sources. http://bivouac.com//MtnPg.asp?MtnId=9145