description Sawatch Massif Overview
The Sawatch Range in central Colorado contains Mount Elbert (4,401 m), the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains and the second-highest summit in the contiguous United States.
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Sawatch Massif ranks #87 of 336 in the Massif ranking, behind Changbai Massif, ahead of Grand Combin Massif.
Colorado's highest range, accessible fourteeners and alpine scale, strong reputation though less visually distinctive than San Juans.
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Where is the Sawatch Massif located?
The Sawatch Massif is a prominent mountain range located in central Colorado. It forms a major part of the Rocky Mountains in the western United States.
What is the highest peak in the Sawatch Massif?
The highest peak in the range is Mount Elbert, which stands at an elevation of 4,401 meters (14,440 feet). It is the highest summit not only in the Sawatch Range but in the entire Rocky Mountains.
How does Mount Elbert in the Sawatch Massif rank among US mountains?
Mount Elbert is the second-highest summit in the contiguous United States. It is surpassed only by Mount Whitney in California.
What is the Sawatch Range famous for regarding its mountain peaks?
The Sawatch Range contains the highest concentration of 'Fourteeners' (peaks exceeding 14,000 feet) in Colorado. This makes it an incredibly popular destination for peak-baggers and mountaineers.
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