__NOTOC__ Pettingell Peak is a mountain summit on the Continental Divide in the Front Range of the US State of Colorado. Pettingell Peak straddles the Divide between Roosevelt National Forest in Clear Creek County and Arapaho National Forest in Grand County. Pettingell Peak is the highest point in Grand County, Colorado. The peak is located southwest of Berthoud Pass.
Mountain Pettingell Peak is a popular hiking and skiing destination due to its proximity to the Denver Metropolitan Area. The mountain was named after Jake N. Pettingell, a law student who moved to Grand County in 1880 and served as a county judge for 18 years.
Climate
See also
Colorado Geography of Colorado List of mountain peaks of Colorado :Category:Mountains of Colorado
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External links
Colorado state government website Clear Creek County, Colorado government website Grand County, Colorado government website Pettingell Peak at 14ers.com Pettingell Peak at alltrails.com Pettingell Peak at climb13ers.com Pettingell Peak at elevationoutdoors.com Pettingell Peak at exploringtherockies.com Pettingell Peak at mountainouswords.com Pettingell Peak at peakvisor.com Pettingell Peak at summitpost.org Pettingell Peak at trailforks.com