Sundance Mountain Trail Information (Monument, Colorado)
Located in the Rampart Range foothills west of Palmer Lake and Monument, the Sundance Mountain Trail offers a rewarding backcountry outing through pine forest, rugged hillsides, and scenic ridgelines.
The route includes sustained climbing and some steep, loose, or eroded sections before reaching higher terrain with attractive views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Because Sundance Mountain Trail connects with the Swank Trail, Sundance Valley Trail, and several other routes in the Palmer Lake trail system, carrying a detailed map is especially valuable. Some junctions can be subtle or poorly marked, and a map can help users identify connecting trails, avoid unintended turns, and plan anything from a shorter hike to a more extensive loop through the surrounding forest.
This map will be most useful for intermediate and experienced hikers, trail runners, fitness hikers, and adventurous walkers who are comfortable with elevation gain and uneven terrain. It is also a good choice for visitors who want to explore beyond the better-known Palmer Lake Reservoir routes and create longer, more varied backcountry adventures.
The other trails on POCKET PALS Trail Map #13 are: Chautauqua Mountain, Ice Cave Creek, Inlet, Limbaugh Canyon (Trail 715), Monument Preserve, Mt. Herman, Monument View, New Santa Fe (portion), North Monument Creek, Palmer Reservoir, Sundance Valley, Swank, Trail 715 (lower), and Winding Stair.
All Pocket Pals Trail Maps offer very detailed information for each trail, including: trail distances, allowed trail uses, difficulty levels, elevation profiles, total ascent/descent, directions to the trailhead, trailhead longitude and latitude, and waypoints (landmarks along each trail).
