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Hayden Mountain

Colorado

About

Hayden Mountain is a summit in the Ouray Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in southwestern Colorado. The town of Ouray lies about 5 miles away, making it the natural base for supplies and lodging before heading out. The surrounding area offers plenty for a longer stay. The Richmond hike starts less than a mile away, and Full Moon is about 2 miles out. For overnight options, Million Dollar Highway Free Campsite sits roughly 2 miles off. Climbers can find routes at Camp Bird Road, about 2 miles from the summit.

Summit Facts

Summit elevation

13,209 ft

Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).

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Location

Hayden Mountain

Colorado

Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.

Facts about this place

Where it is

Nearest town
Ouray, Colorado · 5.3 mi

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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