Sunshine Peak, Mountain summit in San Juan Mountains, Colorado, United States
Sunshine Peak is a mountain in the San Juan Mountains of Hinsdale County, Colorado. The summit sits at approximately 14,007 feet and stands beside Redcloud Peak along this ridge.
The peak was cataloged through geological surveys and is recognized as the lowest of Colorado's fourteeners. Its precise elevation measurement established it among the state's highest summits.
Mountaineers regularly include Sunshine Peak in their quest to climb all Colorado fourteeners, mountains exceeding fourteen thousand feet in elevation.
The standard route begins at Mill Creek Trailhead and follows a saddle path to the summit. The trail is straightforward and requires no climbing equipment.
The mountain rises steeply above the valley floor and offers broad views of surrounding peaks from the summit. This position makes it a favorite stopping point for hikers climbing multiple summits in a single day.
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