James Peak, elevation 13,300 ft (4,100 m), is a summit in the Front Range of north central Colorado. The mountain is southeast of Winter Park at the juncture of Clear Creek, Grand, and Gilpin counties. The peak is the highest point in Gilpin County and the James Peak Wilderness.James Peak is named after Dr. Edwin James, the botanist on Major Stephen H. Long's expedition of 1820. James is the first known person to successfully climb Pikes Peak.James Peak has a broad south slope that is very popular with hikers. The steep, sheer walls of the east face, offer multiple technical couloirs for snow climbers, skiers, and snowboarders. From south to north, these routes are named 'Bailout', 'Starlight', 'Sky Pilot', 'Shooting Star', and 'Superstar'.