This is good accomplishment for kids, only about a quarter mile with 500 feet elevation gain; the first picture on this page tells it like it is. Views are great, but not that much better than driving the road. We had 20-25 mph wind, my understanding is that the wind gets a *lot* stronger.
There's no trail. There are several high-use areas nearby with paved paths, where rangers might talk to you if you left the pavement, but Sundance is (relatively) lower use.
Don't know if this really counts...but I did stand on top after a short walk from TRR. Nice summit! Some fun rocks to scramble on east of the summit.
NanitaD - Mar 30, 2006 2:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 1992
From Trailridge
Because of the recent death of my husband's daughter (now ex-husband) this was a sad day, so we decided to find an easy sunny place to celebrate his birthday.
markhyams - Mar 3, 2006 6:27 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2001
SE Slopes
Strange outing with the road so close, but fun enough anyway.
Arthur Digbee - Jan 9, 2007 12:28 pm
Good kid mountainThis is good accomplishment for kids, only about a quarter mile with 500 feet elevation gain; the first picture on this page tells it like it is. Views are great, but not that much better than driving the road. We had 20-25 mph wind, my understanding is that the wind gets a *lot* stronger.
Arthur Digbee - Jan 9, 2007 12:25 pm
Re: Trail?There's no trail. There are several high-use areas nearby with paved paths, where rangers might talk to you if you left the pavement, but Sundance is (relatively) lower use.
Yeti - Dec 4, 2006 5:56 pm
Trail?Anyone know if we can be fined for going off the trail? :)
desainme - Jun 4, 2006 5:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 1975
Stroll from the TRRJust a fun car climb
Mountain Jim - Jun 4, 2006 4:39 pm Date Climbed: Jul 17, 1961
from Windy Gulch TrailheadTotal ascents = 4. Nice summit view.
smudge - May 9, 2006 6:33 am
from the roadDon't know if this really counts...but I did stand on top after a short walk from TRR. Nice summit! Some fun rocks to scramble on east of the summit.
NanitaD - Mar 30, 2006 2:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 1992
From TrailridgeBecause of the recent death of my husband's daughter (now ex-husband) this was a sad day, so we decided to find an easy sunny place to celebrate his birthday.
markhyams - Mar 3, 2006 6:27 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2001
SE SlopesStrange outing with the road so close, but fun enough anyway.
mtwashingtonmonroe - Jun 16, 2004 1:06 am
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: June 7, 200480mph winds made for some tough going. Amazing views at the top in all directions. Beautiful peak!