Never Summer Mountains - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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Top Activities Near Never Summer Mountains

Attractions Near Never Summer Mountains

Lake of the Clouds

1.16 km away from here

A beautiful lake located in the heart of Grand county and is nestled high in the 58,000 acres of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Take in the view of Lake of the Clouds, hundreds of feet below. Hikers seeking longer adventures will find over 80 miles of marked hiking trails provide enchanting scenery at every bend. You can have cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and swimming and so more.

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Mount Cirrus

1.23 km away from here

This mountain is located along the Continental Divide on the Western border of Rocky Mountain National Park. This is a unique mountain that is much darker in color than most of its neighbors. It is at the head of a wonderful basin, Hitchens Gulch, and is flanked on its North & East by high and rugged ridges. If one approaches Cirrus directly, they will pass a beautiful high alpine lake, Lake of the Clouds.

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Mount Richthofen

5.05 km away from here

Mount Richthofen is the highest summit of the Never Summer Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. Today, the mountain is typically climbed from Lake Agnes to the north, easily reachable from Cameron Pass. The mountain is a steep Class 3 climb that often requires travel on steep scree slopes that are not very stable. The mountain was named in honor of pioneering German geologist Baron Ferdinand von Richthofen, apparently by Clarence King's 1870 survey team.

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Mount Mahler

5.35 km away from here

Mount Mahler is a mountain in the Never Summer Mountains in United States. Mahler's east ridge provides a challenging class 4 route over steep and sometimes loose terrain. Mahler's north face provides a relatively easy and monotonous class 2 slog up a long talus slope. Climbing Point 11,960 along with Mount Mahler would make an excellent loop hike. To do this, descend Mount Mahler to the west down the ridge.

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Farview Curve Viewpoint

6.06 km away from here

Farview Curve Overlook is the first roadside pullout and scenic viewpoint on Trail Ridge Road when traveling from the Kawuneeche Visitor Center near the western national park entrance and Grand Lake, Colorado. Enjoy sweeping views of the Kawnueeche Valley and the Never Summer Range from this spectacular overlook.

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Braddock Peak

6.32 km away from here

Braddock Peak is one of the three mountains that frame the classic view on the south side of Cameron Pass. It is a popular peak for skiing and splitboarding. The summit of Braddock Peak provides stunning views of the south side of the Diamond Peaks. The mountain is highly accessible in the winter via the Lake Agnes Trail. The Nokhu Hut and Agnes Hut, managed by Never Summer Nordic, sit near the base of Braddock and provide shelter for overnight adventures in this area.

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Discover More Attractions in Jackson County, Home of Never Summer Mountains

Jackson County

Jackson County is located in a beautiful sub-alpine valley in Northern Colorado. It is home to the headwaters of the North Platte River and is also known as the Moose Viewing Capital of Colorado. It is one of the northernmost counties in Colorado and the fourth-least densely populated county with only 1,394 residents as of 2010.

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