Long Scraggy Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,681 m (8,796 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 1,252 ft (382 m)[2] |
Isolation | 4.1 mi (6.6 km)[2] |
Coordinates | 39°20′57″N 105°12′07″W / 39.34917°N 105.20194°W |
Geography | |
Location | Jefferson County, Colorado |
Parent range | Front Range |
Topo map(s) | USGS Deckers |
Long Scraggy Peak is a mountain in Jefferson County, Colorado. A prominent peak, it is characterized by its elongated, craggy ridge, for which it is named. The mountain is located within the Pike National Forest near the confluence of the North Fork South Platte River and the South Platte River.[3]
The peak, elevation 8,796 feet (2,681 meters), is popular among mountain climbers, day hikers, and rock climbers, especially in winter, as the peak's relatively low elevation means there's often less snow than on higher peaks.[4]
The eastern Pike National Forest and the basin of the South Platte River (Long Scraggy Peak is the elongated craggy ridge to the right.)