Blair Mountain (Colorado) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blair Mountain
Blair Mountain Location in Colorado
Highest point
Elevation	11,465 ft (3,495 m)
Prominence	1,736 ft (529 m)
Isolation	11.50 mi (18.51 km)
Listing	Colorado prominent summits Colorado range high points
Geography
Location	Garfield County, Colorado, U.S.
Parent range	Highest summit of the White River Plateau
Topo map	USGS 7.5' topographic map Blair Mountain, Colorado

Blair Mountain is a cool mountain located in the Rocky Mountains of North America. It's the very highest point of the White River Plateau. This means it stands taller than all the other mountains around it in that area.

Discover Blair Mountain

Blair Mountain is a really tall peak, reaching about 11,465 feet (which is over 3,494 meters) high! It's known as a "prominent" peak because it rises very clearly above the land around it. Imagine looking out and seeing one mountain stand out from all the rest—that's a prominent peak!

Where is Blair Mountain Located?

You can find Blair Mountain in the White River National Forest. This forest is a huge protected area in the United States. The mountain is in Garfield County, Colorado, in the United States. It's about 28.2 kilometers (or 17.5 miles) northwest of a town called Glenwood Springs.

What Makes Blair Mountain Special?

Being the highest point of the White River Plateau makes Blair Mountain a special landmark. It's part of the amazing Rocky Mountains, which stretch across a big part of North America. Mountains like Blair Mountain are important for wildlife and offer beautiful views for people who visit.

Blair Mountain's Past Names

Mountains often have different names over time, and Blair Mountain is no exception! Before it was officially named Blair Mountain in 1928, people called it by a few other names.

Here are some of its historical names:

• Bald
• Bald Mountain
• Baldy
• Blair Mountain – 1928