Uncompahgre Peak

mountain, Colorado, United States

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Uncompahgre Peak is a mountain located in southwestern Colorado, United States. It stands at 14,309 feet (4,361 meters) and is the highest peak in the San Juan Mountains. The San Juan Mountains are a segment of the southern Rocky Mountains, known for their volcanic rock composition and rich mineral deposits. Uncompahgre Peak is part of the Uncompahgre National Forest.12

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San Juan Mountains
…Luis, Windom, and the highest, Uncompahgre Peak (14,309 feet [4,360 meters]). Few summits in New Mexico reach 11,000 feet (3,350 meters). Composed mainly of volcanic rocks, which are highly mineralized in the north, the mountains serve as a source for headstreams of the Rio Grande and San Juan River and…
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…Luis, Windom, and the highest, Uncompahgre Peak (14,309 feet [4,360 meters]). Few summits in New Mexico reach 11,000 feet (3,350 meters). Composed mainly of volcanic rocks, which are highly mineralized in the north, the mountains serve as a source for headstreams of the Rio Grande and San Juan River and…
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