Cimarron Ridge
| Cimarrons | |
|---|---|
 Cimarron Mountains looking east from Eagle Hill | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Courthouse Mountain |
| Elevation | 12,152 ft (3,704 m) |
| Geography | |
 | |
| Country | United States |
| State(s) | Colorado, New Mexico |
| Parent range | San Juan Mountains, Rocky Mountains |
The Cimarron Range, locally Cimarrons, is a group of peaks in southwestern Colorado of the San Juan Mountains. The Cimarrons are within eastern Ouray County and are also oriented north-south.
Prominence
From afar the Cimarrons appear to be continuous with the Sneffels Range. The most prominent peak is Courthouse. From the Uncompahgre Valley the Cimarrons are easily observed.
The most prominent and well known peak of the Cimarrons is Courthouse Mountain, reaching 12,152 ft (3,704 m).[1]
Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock (sometimes called Chimney Peak)[2] is a tall prominence at the northeast end of the Courthouse Mountain ridge.[3]. Standing at 11,781 feet, this distinctive prominence appeared in the movie True Grit.[2] Chimney Rock is believed by some to be the most difficult climb in Colorado.[2]
Selected panoramas
References
- ^ "Courthouse Mountain". Retrieved April 22, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Chimney Peak". Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ "Courthouse Mountain". Retrieved April 12, 2019.
