Pettingell Peak


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.