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Douglas Mountain

Colorado

Elevation Range

10,000 ft - 13,572 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

40.6070, -108.8701

About Douglas Mountain

The Douglas Mountain range is a small but rugged mountain system located in central Colorado. Characterized by steep, rocky terrain, the range features a series of prominent peaks and ridges rising above the surrounding high-altitude forests and alpine meadows. The landscape is predominantly granite, sculpted by glaciers and weathering over millennia. Elevations range from around 10,000 feet in the valleys to over 13,500 feet at the highest summits, providing a challenging yet rewarding outdoor environment.

Notable Peaks

Mount Douglas

13,572 ft

Pettingell Peak

13,553 ft

Bancroft Mountain

13,250 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
mountaineering
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Fairplay, CO
Alma, CO

Location

Colorado

40.6070, -108.8701

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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