Colorado · Hiking · Near Glenwood Springs

Sundell

20.0 mi
round trip
2,260 ft
climb
9,214 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Sundell open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Sundell is a hard hike in Colorado's White River National Forest, within the Eagle Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 7,100 feet to roughly 9,200 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,260 feet over a 20-mile round trip. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced and open year-round. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Meredith, CO, run to highs around 81°F in July, with lows near 40°F. That station sits about 1,400 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the summit run cooler. Horses are allowed, and bikes are not. Gypsum Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 2 miles away, and Miller Gulch and Dead Cow Trail are both within 4 miles. Gypsum Campground is about 7 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Sundell

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 4°

    2. Feb

      36° / 6°

    3. Mar

      43° / 13°

    4. Apr

      51° / 21°

    5. May

      63° / 28°

    6. Jun

      75° / 34°

    7. Jul

      81° / 40°

    8. Aug

      80° / 39°

    9. Sep

      71° / 32°

    10. Oct

      61° / 23°

    11. Nov

      45° / 13°

    12. Dec

      34° / 5°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Meredith, CO, 17.2 mi away at 7,825 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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