Highest Point in Summit County, Colorado (Quandary Peak)
Posted by: DrPowercat
N 39° 23.833 W 106° 06.350
13S E 404780 N 4361440
This is the 13th highest point in Colorado and it is located south of Breckenridge in the Tenmile/Mosquito range of the Rocky Mountains.
Waymark Code: WM75Q3
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 09/06/2009
Views: 5
The standard route is from the Monte Cristo Trailhead on the east side of the mountain. It can be reached by driving 7.9 miles south on Colorado Highway 9 from the junction of Ski Hill Road and Lincoln and Main streets in the center of Breckenridge, Colorado. Turn west onto Summit County Road 850 and drive 0.4 mile to a parking lot on the north side of the road. Hike north up the hillside on a good trail past several old mines. Continue on the good trail up the east ride to the summit. The trail is approximately 3.5 miles one way.
State/Province/County/Territory etc.: Summit county, Colorado
Elevation: 14265
Elevation Measurement: Feet
Access: Hiking Trail/Foot Path
Fee: No
If Yes How Much?: Not Listed
Related URL (If available): Not listed
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