Gladstone Peak

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Gladstone Peak is a high mountain summit in the San Miguel Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 13,919-foot (4,243 m) thirteener is located in the Lizard Head Wilderness, 11.2 miles (18.0 km) southwest by west (bearing 234°) of the Town of Telluride, Colorado, United States, on the drainage divide separating San Juan National Forest and Dolores County from Uncompahgre National Forest and San Miguel County.[1][2][3] The mountain was named in honor of British Prime Minister William Gladstone.

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Gladstone Peak
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North aspect
Highest point
Elevation13,919 ft (4,243 m)[1][2]
Prominence713 ft (217 m)[2]
Isolation0.59 mi (0.95 km)[2]
Coordinates37°50′43″N 107°59′02″W[3]
Geography
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Gladstone Peak
LocationDolores and San Miguel counties, Colorado, United States[3]
Parent rangeSan Miguel Mountains[2]
Topo map(s)USGS 7.5' topographic map
Mount Wilson, Colorado[3]
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Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification system, the mountain is located in an alpine subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and cool to warm summers.[4] 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.

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