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Handies Peak

14,048 ft., 40th highest in Colorado
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Lush, green vegetation and wildflowers in the upper American Basin beneath Handies Peak; Colorado San Juan Range.
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Lush, green vegetation and wildflowers in the upper American Basin beneath Handies Peak; Colorado San Juan Range.

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  • Sloan Lake reflection of Handies Peak #1. This is one of the highest lakes in the U.S. (12,920 ft.). Colorado San Juan Range.
  • A serene setting, the high Sloan Lake (12,920 ft.) at the upper American Basin below Handies Peak; Colorado San Juan Range.
  • Sloan Lake reflection of Handies Peak #2. This is one of the highest lakes in the U.S. (12,920 ft.). Colorado San Juan Range.
  • Panoramic view of the colorful San Juans to the northwest from the summit of Handies Peak; Colorado San Juan Range.
  • Sunrise alpenglow at the head of the American Basin beneath Handies Peak; Colorado San Juan Range.
  • Early morning sun and shadow in the lower American Basin beneath Handies Peak; Colorado San Juan Range.
  • Looking northward down the lush upper American Basin beneath Handies Peak; Colorado San Juan Range.
  • Looking northward down the lush upper American Basin beneath Handies Peak; Colorado San Juan Range.
  • The north face of Handies Peak (14,048 ft.), viewed from Silver Creek; Colorado San Juan Range.
  • Hikers approach the summit of Handies Peak via the north ridge; Colorado San Juan Range.
  • Descending the southwest ridge of Handies Peak toward Sloan Lake; Colorado San Juan Range.
  • Even at 13,700 ft., wildflowers thrive on the western side of Handies Peak; Colorado San Juan Range.
  • A wide variety of wildflowers grow in the American Basin beneath Handies Peak; Colorado San Juan Range.
  • Looking northward down the lush upper American Basin beneath Handies Peak; Colorado San Juan Range.
  • Looking northward down the lush upper American Basin beneath Handies Peak; Colorado San Juan Range.
  • The view west toward Mount Sneffels and Dallas Peak from the summit of Handies Peak; Colorado San Juan Range.
  • A view of the distant Wetterhorn and Uncompahgre Peaks due north from the summit of Handies Peak; Colorado San Juan Range.
  • Lush, green vegetation and wildflowers in the upper American Basin beneath Handies Peak; Colorado San Juan Range.
  • Wildflowers grow in abundance in the American Basin beneath Handies Peak; Colorado San Juan Range.
  • Shadows of hikers on a ridgeline above Silver Creek; in the distance is Handies Peak (14,048 ft.), Colorado San Juan Range.
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