24 Mountain Peaks to Explore in Chaffee County

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Chaffee County

Chaffee County is one of the 64 counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. It is home to Buena Vista, Salida & Poncha Springs Colorado. 14,000-foot peaks to the west and the Arkansas River to the east make these communities unique. Create your own adventure and enjoy all that Colorado outdoors has to.

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Mountain Peaks to Explore in Chaffee County

Ouray Peak

A majestic summit in the Sawatch Mountains of Colorado. It offers beautiful views and also it is a good trekking destination too. The peak is 6 mi south of Independence Pass in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness of San Isabel National Forest.

Tabeguache Peak

Tabeguache Peak is the 26th highest peak in Colorado. It is one of the lesser known of the Colorado 14ers. It is a near neighbor of the higher peak Mount Shavano, which lies approximately 1/2 mile to the southeast, and is close to being a subpeak of the latter. Tabeguache Peak is often climbed in conjunction with Mount Shavano. Previously, Tabeguache seemed a more significant mountain because the bulk of this route to both peaks took place on its slopes.

West Apostle

A majestic peak located in the heart of Chaffee and it offers a beautiful, streamside hike up to a unique lake, interesting ridge combinations, and panoramic views from atop the Continental Divide, this may be your mountain. It offers not only offers awesome scenery above timberline, but also below.

West Buffalo Peak

West Buffalo Peak, elevation 13,327 ft , is a summit in the Mosquito Range of central Colorado. The mountain is the highest peak of the Buffalo Peaks, slightly taller than East Buffalo Peak. It is located in the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness.

Map of Mountain Peaks to explore in Chaffee County