Independence Mountain (Summit County, Colorado)
| Independence Mountain | |
|---|---|
Independence Mountain as seen from Arapahoe Basin Ski Area | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,625 ft (3,848 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 39°34′53.86″N 105°54′36.32″W / 39.5816278°N 105.9100889°W[1] |
| Geography | |
Independence Mountain Location of Independence Mountain within Colorado | |
| Location | Dillon, Summit County, Colorado, U.S. |
| Parent range | Front Range |
| Topo map | USGS Keystone |
Independence Mountain is a mountain near Keystone in Summit County, Colorado. Keystone Resort is located partially on the southwestern slopes of the mountain.[2] Dercum Mountain is located to the west of Independence Mountain, and Bear Mountain is located to the south.
Independence Mountain was considered as a candidate for the alpine skiing downhill event for the 1976 Winter Olympic Games, due to its excellent snow conditions.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Independence Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- ^ "Keystone Winter Trail Map" (pdf). Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- ^ Final Environmental Impact Statement for the White River National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan 2002 Revision (Report). Vol. 1. United States Department of Agriculture. 2002. p. 3-460.