Byers Peak
| Byers Peak | |
|---|---|
The mountain in October, 2022 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,799 ft (3,901 m) |
| Prominence | 1,272 ft (388 m) |
| Isolation | 6.77 mi (10.90 km) |
| Coordinates | 39°51′52.46″N 105°56′50.94″W / 39.8645722°N 105.9474833°W |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Named for William Byers |
| Geography | |
| Location | Grand County, Colorado |
| Parent range | Vasquez Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Byers Peak |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | New Byers Peak Trail |
Byers Peak, elevation 12,799 ft (3,901 m), is a mountain in Grand County, Colorado southwest of Fraser, Colorado. The mountain is part of the Byers Peak Wilderness and is the peak for which the wilderness area is named. Byers Peak is easily seen from Fraser and serves as an easily-identifiable landmark.
The mountain is named for William Byers, the founder of the Rocky Mountain News.