Dyer Mountain, Mountain summit in Mosquito Range, Colorado
Dyer Mountain rises to an elevation of 13,862 feet in the Mosquito Range, featuring steep rocky slopes and exposed ridgelines along its northwest approach.
The mountain received its name from John Lewis Dyer, a frontier preacher who traveled through Colorado's high mountain passes during the nineteenth century.
Local mountaineering groups maintain detailed route logs and climbing records, documenting hundreds of successful ascents through different seasonal conditions.
The summit climb requires advanced navigation skills and proper altitude acclimation, with the most direct route starting from the established Kite Lake trailhead.
The mountain stands between Lake and Park Counties, creating a natural boundary marker that divides two distinct geographical jurisdictions in Colorado.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 39.23985,-106.18329
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:57
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