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Parry Peak - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Parry Peak

Parry Peak is the highest peak of the James Group of the Front Range of Colorado. The peak is on the continental divide southeast of Winter Park in the Arapahoe National Forest. The name honors Charles Christopher Parry, a botanist who made extensive studies of the Colorado mountain flora in the 1860s. It is one of the 637 thirteeners in the state of Colorado and lies along the Continental Divide Trail.
Address : Parry Peak, Colorado 80452, USA

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Top Activities Near Parry Peak

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Attractions Near Parry Peak

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Mount BancroftMount Bancroft is a 12044 feet peak in Grand and Clear Creek counties. It is located west of the town of Empire. Below the summit is Lake Caroline, named for his granddaughter, Caroline Bancroft. A good trekking destinatination and also there are so many things to see and do.
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Mount EvaMount Eva lies in the James Peak Wilderness area, about a mile south from Parry Peak. It connects to Parry by a ridge that is nearly flat on the west side and drops off on the east. Both of these peaks straddle the Grand / Clear Creek county line and the Continental Divide. The peak was named for Eva Parry, the wife of Dr. Charles Parry, who named several Front Range mountains after his friends and family.
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Slater LakeSlater Lake is a 5 acre lake located in Lincoln County. It has a maximum depth of 16 feet. a popular fishing location and also there are so many things to see and do.
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James PeakJames Peak is a high mountain summit in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The summit is the tripoint of Clear Creek, Gilpin, and Grand counties. The peak is the highest point in Gilpin County and the James Peak Wilderness. The steep, sheer walls of the east face, offer multiple technical couloirs for snow climbers, skiers, and snowboarders.
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Fall River ReservoirA beautiful reservoir located in the heart of Clear creek county and is set in a beautiful location which is accurate for so many leisure activities and also there are so many things to see and do. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail cross the road and provided hiking access north to James Peak Wilderness and southeast access to Bill Moore Lake and Breckinridge Peak.
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Chinns LakeChinns Lake is a fun and easy trail with great camping on the water, hiking and fishing all within an hour or so drive of Denver, Colorado. This is a popular trail for fishing, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Discover More Attractions in Clear Creek County, Home of Parry Peak

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Clear Creek County
Clear Creek County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,397. The county seat is Georgetown. It is a perfect place for mountain adventure activities, family fun, nature, and beauty.

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