Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain is a mountain in United States, rising to 2,660 m, the 1,621st highest we list in United States.
Where it is
Elk Mountain lies in United States, in Colorado.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Werner | 3,220 m | 23 km |
| Hahns Peak | 3,284 m | 31 km |
| Baker Mountain | 2,993 m | 38 km |
| Mount Zirkel | 3,713 m | 39 km |
| Columbus Mountain | 3,119 m | 39 km |
| Black Mountain | 3,299 m | 43 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Elk Mountain.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie | United States | 32,158 | 142 km |
| Boulder | United States | 106,803 | 157 km |
| Fort Collins | United States | 170,924 | 159 km |
| Loveland | United States | 75,182 | 161 km |
| Longmont | United States | 92,088 | 164 km |
About this mountain
Ranked #5,559 by elevation globally, Elk Mountain reaches 2,660 m in Colorado. Its topographic prominence is 1,664 m, the height above the lowest saddle connecting it to higher ground. The nearest higher summit is 21 km away; Mount Werner stands 3,220 m at 23 km distance.
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Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denali | 6,194 m |
| 4 | North Peak | 5,920 m |
| 6 | Mount Saint Elias | 5,489 m |
| 7 | Mount Foraker | 5,270 m |
| 8 | Mount Bona | 4,986 m |
| 9 | Mount Sanford | 4,943 m |
| 10 | Mount Blackburn | 4,839 m |
| 11 | Mount Vancouver | 4,812 m |
| 12 | Mount Churchill | 4,726 m |
| 13 | Mount Fairweather | 4,620 m |
Common questions
- How tall is Elk Mountain?
- Elk Mountain rises to 2,660 m (8,727 ft). Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Elk Mountain?
- Elk Mountain is in United States, in Colorado.
- Where does Elk Mountain rank?
- It is the 1,621st highest of the 3,727 peaks we list in United States, and #5,559 worldwide.
- What is the nearest city to Elk Mountain?
- Laramie, United States, about 142 km away.
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Elevation and coordinates from GeoNames; prominence, isolation, range and first-ascent data from Wikidata. GeoNames publishes no date for elevation figures, so none is shown.