Centennial Cone
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Prominence783 ft (239 m)[2]
| Centennial Cone | |
|---|---|
 The mountain in 2024 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,649 ft (2,636 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 783 ft (239 m)[2] |
| Isolation | 2.05 mi (3.30 km)[2] |
| Coordinates | 39°45′8.99″N 105°21′32.40″W / 39.7524972°N 105.3590000°W |
| Geography | |
  Centennial Cone Location in Colorado | |
| Location | Jefferson County, Colorado |
| Parent range | Front Range |
| Topo map(s) | USGS Ralston Buttes |
Centennial Cone is a 8,649-foot (2,636-meter) mountain in Jefferson County, Colorado. Centennial Cone Park takes its name from the mountain. The park features a 12-mile (19-kilometer) long equestrian, mountain biking, and hiking trail that offers scenic views and wildlife viewing.[3]
The mountain's original name was Sheep Mountain. The Colorado Mountain Club then petitioned the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to change the name to Centennial Cone. The change request was approved on August 7, 1912.[4]
