Bald Mountain (Summit County, Colorado)

Bald Mountain is a high and prominent mountain summit in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 13,690-foot (4,173 m) thirteener is located in Arapaho National Forest, 5.5 miles (8.9 km) southeast (bearing 135°) of the Town of Breckenridge in Summit County, Colorado, United States.[1][2][3]

Bald Mountain
Bald Mountain viewed from Dillon Reservoir
Highest point
Elevation13,690 ft (4,173 m)[1][2]
Prominence2,099 ft (640 m)[2]
Isolation7.51 mi (12.09 km)[2]
Listing
Coordinates39°26′38″N 105°58′10″W[3]
Geography
Bald Mountain
LocationSummit County, Colorado, U.S.[2]
Parent rangeFront Range[2]
Topo mapUSGS 7.5' topographic map
Boreas Pass, Colorado[3]
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

It may be reached by a technically-undemanding though long and roundabout route from Breckenridge, initially through forest and then open country; though as for all mountains of this elevation, altitude sickness is a potential danger as well as afternoon thunderstorms.

Extensive views of the surrounding area may be enjoyed from the summit on a clear day.

Mountain
A view of Bald Mountain from the top of the Kensho SuperChair at Breckenridge Ski Resort

See also

References
  1. The elevation of Bald Mountain includes an adjustment of +1.922 m (+6.31 ft) from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88.
  2. "Bald Mountain, Colorado". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  3. "Bald Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
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