Sunlight Mountain
Friendly, locally-owned mountain near Glenwood Springs: affordable, uncrowded, and perfect for families.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
671m (2,201ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,014m (9,888ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,343m (7,687ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
762cm (300in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
67
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
4
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
474 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
20%
Intermediate
55%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
Sunlight Mountain sits in the Colorado Rockies of western Colorado, just southwest of Glenwood Springs in the Roaring Fork valley region. This is high, dry, continental terrain, with the resort climbing well above the surrounding river valleys into true high-alpine country.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Aspen (ASE), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Aspen (ASE)1.5 hoursDirections
- Denver (DEN)4 hoursDirections
- Eagle/Vail (EGE)1.5 hoursDirections
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