Independence Mountain (Summit County, Colorado)
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LocationDillon, Summit County, Colorado, U.S.
| 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 | |
| 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]