Milwaukee Peak
| Milwaukee Peak | |
|---|---|
.jpg) East aspect, centered at top (Crestone Needle at upper right) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 13,522 ft (4,122 m)[1][2] |
| Prominence | 297 ft (91 m)[3] |
| Parent peak | Pico Aislado (13,611 ft)[3] |
| Isolation | 0.47 mi (0.76 km)[3] |
| Coordinates | 37°56′52″N 105°33′05″W / 37.9477379°N 105.5513657°W[4] |
| Geography | |
  Milwaukee Peak Location in Colorado  Milwaukee Peak Milwaukee Peak (the United States) | |
| Country | United States |
| State | class 4 scrambling[5] |
Milwaukee Peak is a 13,522-foot (4,122 m) mountain summit in Saguache County, Colorado, United States.
Description
Milwaukee Peak is set on the crest of the
Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,777 feet (542 m) above Upper Sand Creek Lake in 0.75 mile (1.2 km). The mountain's toponym has been officially adopted by the United States Board on Geographic Names.[4]
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification system, Milwaukee Peak has an alpine climate with cold, snowy winters, and cool to warm summers.[6] Due to its altitude, it receives precipitation all year, as snow in winter and as thunderstorms in summer, with a dry period in late spring. Climbers can expect afternoon rain, hail, and lightning from the seasonal monsoon in late July and August.
See also
References
- ISBN 9780967146607, p. 109.
- ^ a b c d "Milwaukee Peak, Colorado". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Milwaukee Peak – 13,526' CO". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ a b "Milwaukee Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ISBN 9780899977126, p. 324.
- ISSN 1027-5606.
External links
- Milwaukee Peak: weather forecast
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