Pyramid Peak
Pyramid Peak is a mountain in United States, rising to 4,246 m, the 95th highest in United States, part of the Elk Mountains.
Where it is
Pyramid Peak lies in United States, in Colorado.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Peak | 4,081 m | 4.5 km |
| Keefe Peak | 4,082 m | 5.9 km |
| Hayden Peak | 4,133 m | 8.6 km |
| Cathedral Peak | 4,247 m | 8.9 km |
| Highland Peak | 3,757 m | 9.0 km |
| Snowmass Peak | 4,102 m | 9.8 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Pyramid Peak.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose | United States | 19,062 | 104 km |
| Clifton | United States | 19,889 | 130 km |
| Grand Junction | United States | 60,358 | 138 km |
| Cañon City | United States | 16,400 | 164 km |
| Golden | United States | 20,330 | 167 km |
About this mountain
At 4,246 m, this peak in the Elk Mountains stands 95th among listed summits in the United States. Its topographic prominence of 1,638 m places it well above the saddles connecting it to higher ground. The nearest city, Montrose, lies 104 km away. The first recorded ascent was in 1909. Hunter Peak stands 4.5 km distant at 4,081 m, while Cathedral Peak, nearly as high at 4,247 m, lies 8.9 km away.
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Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denali | 6,194 m |
| 2 | Churchill Peaks | 6,186 m |
| 3 | South Peak | 6,186 m |
| 4 | North Peak | 5,920 m |
| 5 | Archdeacons Tower | 5,859 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 |
Common questions
- How tall is Pyramid Peak?
- Pyramid Peak rises to 4,246 m. Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Pyramid Peak?
- Pyramid Peak is in United States, in Colorado.
- Where does Pyramid Peak rank?
- It is the 95th highest of the 3,727 peaks we list in United States, and #999 worldwide.
- When was Pyramid Peak first climbed?
- The first recorded ascent was in 1909.
- What is the nearest city to Pyramid Peak?
- Montrose, United States, about 104 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.