Mount Ida, Mountain summit in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, US
Mount Ida rises to 12,874 feet above sea level, featuring exposed tundra slopes and panoramic views of the Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park.
The peak received its name from the ancient Greek mountain on Crete, demonstrating early European settlers' influence on Colorado's geographical nomenclature.
Native American tribes, including the Arapaho people who called it Beniix-ótoyóú-'u, recognized this peak as a significant landmark within their ancestral territories.
The trail to Mount Ida starts at Milner Pass, covering 9.6 miles round trip with 2,465 feet of elevation gain through subalpine forest and alpine tundra.
The mountain's location along the Continental Divide creates a meteorological boundary, affecting weather patterns and precipitation distribution between Grand and Larimer counties.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 40.37209,-105.77885
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:07
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