The Top 5 Peaks in San Juan County
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in San Juan County is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 5
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in San Juan County for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in San Juan County for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 14, 2025
Maggie Gulch Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
From here you can look south out over Maggie Gulch, Canby Mountain, Sheep Mountain, and the Weminuche Wilderness. The Hardrock 100 route and a few old abandoned gold mines can be seen throughout the valley.
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View on Grenadier Range
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This is a perfect spot for a picture postcard view of the Grenadier Range: You can see Garfield Peak, Greystone Peak, Electric Peak with Arrow Peak, Vestal Peak and Trinity …
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Snowdon Peak
Highlight • Summit
Snowdon Peak (13,077 feet) is a lesser climbed peak on the edge of the Weminuche Wilderness. The summit requires a class 2 scramble with a non-exposed class 3 move near …
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Engineer Mountain Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This is a fun and long trail which extends north and south beyond this section between its intersections with Coal Creek and Engine Creek Trails. The northern part is more …
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View of Engineer Mountain
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Take a good look at Engineer Mountain, with its peak resembling a volcanic plug from a massive eruption 25–30 million years ago, sitting above a broad base. From the south, it looks like a balanced pyramid.
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