Wetterhorn Peak
Wetterhorn Peak is a mountain in United States, rising to 4,247 m, the 94th highest in United States, part of the San Juan Mountains.
Where it is
Wetterhorn Peak lies in United States, in Colorado.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Matterhorn Peak | 4,119 m | 1.4 km |
| Uncompahgre Peak | 4,359 m | 4.5 km |
| Sunshine Mountain | 4,051 m | 7.2 km |
| Courthouse Mountain | 3,695 m | 10 km |
| Darley Mountain | 4,040 m | 11 km |
| Gravel Mountain | 4,136 m | 12 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Wetterhorn Peak.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose | United States | 19,062 | 56 km |
| Durango | United States | 18,006 | 93 km |
| Clifton | United States | 19,889 | 141 km |
| Grand Junction | United States | 60,358 | 144 km |
| Farmington | United States | 42,871 | 161 km |
About this mountain
The 94th-highest peak in the United States, Wetterhorn Peak rises to 4,247 m in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. It stands 498 m above the lowest saddle connecting it to higher ground. Uncompahgre Peak, at 4,359 m, lies 4.5 km away; Matterhorn Peak, 1.4 km distant, reaches 4,119 m. The first recorded ascent was in 1906.
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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 Wetterhorn Peak?
- Wetterhorn Peak rises to 4,247 m. Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Wetterhorn Peak?
- Wetterhorn Peak is in United States, in Colorado.
- Where does Wetterhorn Peak rank?
- It is the 94th highest of the 3,727 peaks we list in United States, and #998 worldwide.
- When was Wetterhorn Peak first climbed?
- The first recorded ascent was in 1906.
- What is the nearest city to Wetterhorn Peak?
- Montrose, United States, about 56 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.