Redcloud Peak
Redcloud Peak is a mountain in United States, rising to 4,276 m, the 70th highest in United States, part of the San Juan Mountains.
Where it is
Redcloud Peak lies in United States, in Colorado.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Peak | 4,271 m | 2.0 km |
| Whitecross Mountain | 4,112 m | 6.3 km |
| Handies Peak | 4,283 m | 7.9 km |
| American Peak | 4,204 m | 9.2 km |
| Half Peak | 4,209 m | 9.4 km |
| Carson Peak | 4,164 m | 9.4 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Redcloud Peak.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose | United States | 19,062 | 72 km |
| Durango | United States | 18,006 | 84 km |
| Farmington | United States | 42,871 | 152 km |
| Clifton | United States | 19,889 | 156 km |
| Grand Junction | United States | 60,358 | 159 km |
About this mountain
Ranking 960th by elevation worldwide, Redcloud Peak stands 4,276 m in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Sunshine Peak lies 2 km away at 4,271 m, while Handies Peak rises 4,283 m at a distance of 7.9 km. With topographic prominence of 1,436 m, the peak rises substantially above the lowest saddle connecting it to higher ground. The first recorded ascent was in 1874.
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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 Redcloud Peak?
- Redcloud Peak rises to 4,276 m. Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Redcloud Peak?
- Redcloud Peak is in United States, in Colorado.
- Where does Redcloud Peak rank?
- It is the 70th highest of the 3,727 peaks we list in United States, and #960 worldwide.
- When was Redcloud Peak first climbed?
- The first recorded ascent was in 1874.
- What is the nearest city to Redcloud Peak?
- Montrose, United States, about 72 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.