North Star Mountain - 13,614'

Elevation:

13,614 feet

Peak Location:

North Star is near Quandary Peak (14,265').  It forms a long ridge that runs east-west.  The continental Divide runs over North Star and over to Wheeler Mountain.  If the divide separates the Tenmile and Mosquito ranges, then North Star is probably part of the Tenmile range.  Colorado 9 passes the east end of North Star at Hoosier Pass.

Routes:

Elevation Gain

Difficulty Rating

1) Southeast Shoulder (standard route)

2,400' Class 2

Photos

January, 2007:  North Star seen from Hoosier Ridge.
September, 2004:  North Star seen from Wheeler Mountain.
August, 2004:  From Mt. Democrat - North Star is in between the camera and Quandary Peak.
July, 2004:  From Mt. Lincoln - North Star is center.  Quandary Peak is in the distance.
September, 2003:  North Star Mountain seen during a hike to the summit.
May, 2003:  From Mt. Silverheels.
January, 2003:  From Hoosier Pass on Colorado 9.

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