Bald Mountain (Summit County, Colorado)

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 / 39.4438764°N 105.9694606°W / 39.4438764; -105.9694606[3]
Geography
Bald Mountain is located in Colorado
Bald Mountain
Bald Mountain
LocationSummit County, Colorado, U.S.[2]
Parent rangeFront Range[2]
Topo map(s)USGS 7.5' topographic map
Boreas Pass, Colorado[3]
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

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]

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.

Climate

Climate data for Bald Mountain (Summit County) 39.4434 N, 105.9682 W, Elevation: 13,209 ft (4,026 m) (1991–2020 normals)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 20.3
(−6.5) 		19.6
(−6.9) 		26.6
(−3.0) 		33.3
(0.7) 		41.8
(5.4) 		52.7
(11.5) 		58.9
(14.9) 		56.4
(13.6) 		50.3
(10.2) 		38.9
(3.8) 		27.2
(−2.7) 		20.5
(−6.4) 		37.2
(2.9)
Daily mean °F (°C) 10.2
(−12.1) 		9.4
(−12.6) 		15.2
(−9.3) 		20.9
(−6.2) 		29.7
(−1.3) 		40.0
(4.4) 		46.3
(7.9) 		44.5
(6.9) 		38.2
(3.4) 		27.6
(−2.4) 		17.3
(−8.2) 		10.6
(−11.9) 		25.8
(−3.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 0.0
(−17.8) 		−0.8
(−18.2) 		3.8
(−15.7) 		8.6
(−13.0) 		17.7
(−7.9) 		27.4
(−2.6) 		33.8
(1.0) 		32.5
(0.3) 		26.1
(−3.3) 		16.3
(−8.7) 		7.5
(−13.6) 		0.6
(−17.4) 		14.5
(−9.7)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.12
(54) 		2.13
(54) 		2.59
(66) 		3.30
(84) 		2.56
(65) 		1.47
(37) 		2.92
(74) 		2.97
(75) 		2.09
(53) 		2.08
(53) 		2.19
(56) 		2.11
(54) 		28.53
(725)
Source: PRISM Climate Group[4]

Mountain

A view of Bald Mountain from the top of the Kensho SuperChair at Breckenridge Ski Resort
A View of the town of Breckenridge from Bald Mountain with the sun setting

See also

References

  1. ^ a b The elevation of Bald Mountain includes an adjustment of +1.922 m (+6.31 ft) from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Bald Mountain, Colorado". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c "Bald Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  4. ^ "PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University". PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University. Retrieved October 10, 2023. To find the table data on the PRISM website, start by clicking Coordinates (under Location); copy Latitude and Longitude figures from top of table; click Zoom to location; click Precipitation, Minimum temp, Mean temp, Maximum temp; click 30-year normals, 1991-2020; click 800m; click Retrieve Time Series button.
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