Sundance Mountain
Rarely is getting to the top of a mountain this simple.
Plan Around Sundance Mountain
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Sundance Mountain Details
Rarely is getting to the top of a mountain this simple: walk on rocks - trying to stay off fragile tundra plants- from the Trail Ridge Road for half a mile to the top of Sundance Mountain -- a short but moderately strenuous hike. Interestingly, the peak was once lowlands at the base of an ancient mountain chain, but was thrust upward to more than 12,000 feet above sea level when the Rockies were formed. Views from Sundance peak include Longs Peak, the Mummy Range, and the Never Summer Range.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Trail Ridge Road
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sundance Mountain
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0.7 mi away
Forest Canyon Overlook
Imagine a time when ice 1,500 feet thick filled the valley below.
0.7 mi away
Forest Canyon Overlook
Imagine a time when ice 1,500 feet thick filled the valley below.
0.9 mi away
Rock Cut
It's a little bit amazing that anything grows on the harsh Arctic tundra you see here.
1.0 mi away
Tundra Communities Trail
This short, pleasant hike follows a paved path through the delicate alpine tundra landscape.
1.0 mi away
Tundra Communities Trailhead
Offers an overview of the arctic tundra environment at the upper elevations of Rocky Mountain National Park.
