Mount Zion (Colorado) Explained

Mount Zion
Elevation Ft:7062
Elevation Ref:[1] [2]
Isolation Mi:0.29
Range:Front Range
Location:Jefferson County, Colorado, U.S.
Map:Colorado
Coordinates:39.7436°N -105.2419°W
Coordinates Ref:[3]
Topo:USGS 7.5' topographic map
Morrison, Colorado
Easiest Route:walk from Lookout Mountain Road (Lariat Loop Road)

Mount Zion is a foothill on the eastern flank of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 7062feet peak is located in Windy Saddle Park, 2.7km (01.7miles) west (bearing 273°) of downtown Golden in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States.[1] [2] [3]

Tradition

One notable feature of Mount Zion is a white "M", maintained by the Colorado School of Mines. All freshmen attending the school climb the mountain and each add a rock on the "M" which they can take with them when they graduate. This is a tradition that has been going on since 1908 when the M was first created. The "M" has been permanently lighted since 1932.

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Notes and References

  1. The elevation of Mount Zion includes an adjustment of +1.000 m (+3.28 ft) from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88.
  2. 28518. Mount Zion, Colorado. November 6, 2014.
  3. 182168. Mount Zion. November 6, 2014.