Wheeler Peak
Wheeler Peak is a mountain in United States, rising to 4,012 m, the 365th highest in United States, part of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Where it is
Wheeler Peak lies in United States, in New Mexico.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Walter | 3,996 m | 0.7 km |
| Lake Fork Peak | 3,929 m | 2.6 km |
| Vallecito Mountain | 3,848 m | 4.8 km |
| Pueblo Peak | 3,746 m | 9.4 km |
| Gold Hill | 3,872 m | 10 km |
| Baldy Mountain | 3,765 m | 20 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Wheeler Peak.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | United States | 87,505 | 108 km |
| Enchanted Hills | United States | 87,521 | 172 km |
| Rio Rancho | United States | 87,521 | 185 km |
| Albuquerque | United States | 564,559 | 198 km |
| Pueblo | United States | 109,412 | 202 km |
About this mountain
Wheeler Peak stands 4,012 m tall in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Its prominence of 3,409 m reflects its height above the lowest saddle to higher ground. Mount Walter lies 0.7 km away at 3,996 m, and Lake Fork Peak stands 3,929 m at a distance of 2.6 km. The peak ranks 365th among listed summits in the United States.
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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 Wheeler Peak?
- Wheeler Peak rises to 4,012 m. Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Wheeler Peak?
- Wheeler Peak is in United States, in New Mexico.
- Where does Wheeler Peak rank?
- It is the 365th highest of the 3,727 peaks we list in United States, and #1,410 worldwide.
- What is the nearest city to Wheeler Peak?
- Santa Fe, United States, about 108 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.