More Information About Uncompahgre Peak

Gunnison District Office
216 N. Colorado
Gunnison, CO 81230
970-641-0471

U.S. Forest Service
Lake City Office
800 N. Gunnison Avenue
Lake City, CO 81235
970-641-0471 or 970-944-2500

Uncompahgre Peak

• Elevation: 14,309 feet (4361 meters)
• Uncompahgre Peak is the highest fourteener in the San Juan Mountains
  
• Uncompahgre Wilderness Area
• National Forest Trail 239
• 7.25 miles round trip (from top of Nellie Creek Road)
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