North Arapaho Peak, elevation 13,508 ft (4,117 m), is a summit in the Indian Peaks of Colorado. One of the 637 peaks above 13,000 feet (3,962 m) in elevation in the state (see thirteeners). It is located on the continental divide, within the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area of Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. It is the 253rd highest peak in Colorado.
Between North Arapaho Peak and neighboring South Arapaho Peak sits Arapaho Glacier, which is owned by the city of Boulder as part of its water supply. West of these peaks is Arapaho Pass.
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