Keystone, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Keystone, Colorado
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Home rule municipality
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Keystone in January 2011.
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Location of the Keystone in Summit County, Colorado.Colorado
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 Keystone, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Summit County |
| Incorporated (town) | March 28, 2023 |
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| • Type | Home rule town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.435 sq mi (107.316 km2) |
| • Land | 41.402 sq mi (107.230 km2) |
| • Water | 0.033 sq mi (0.086 km2) |
| Elevation | 10,794 ft (3,290 m) |
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| • Total | 1,369 |
| • Density | 33.040/sq mi (12.757/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80435
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature | 2408479 |
Keystone is a town located in Summit County, Colorado, in the United States. It is a "home rule town," which means its residents have the power to create their own local laws.
In 2020, about 1,369 people lived in Keystone. The Dillon post office (Zip Code 80435) handles mail for Keystone. The town includes the famous Keystone Resort and Keystone village. Keystone officially became a town on February 8, 2024, after its residents voted to incorporate on March 28, 2023.
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About Keystone's Location
Keystone is located in the mountains of Colorado. The area of Keystone is about 107 square kilometers (41 square miles). A very small part of this area, about 0.086 square kilometers (0.033 square miles), is water.
Keystone's Population Over Time
The United States Census Bureau keeps track of how many people live in different places. Here's how Keystone's population has changed:
| Keystone CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2000 | 825 | — |
| 2010 | 1,079 | +30.8% |
| 2020 | 1,369 | +26.9% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Keystone Resort: Fun in the Mountains
Keystone Resort is a very popular place for outdoor activities. It was first built in the 1970s. Today, a company called Vail Resorts owns it.
Skiing and Snowboarding Areas
The ski area at Keystone Resort covers three different mountains:
- Dercum Mountain
- North Peak
- The Outback
Recently, the resort added more areas for skiing and snowboarding. You can even go snowcat skiing in places like Independence Bowl and Bergman Bowl. There are also North Bowl and South Bowl on Wapiti Peak.
Winter Activities
Keystone Resort offers many exciting things to do in the winter, such as:
- Alpine skiing
- Snowboarding
- Tubing (sliding down hills on a tube)
- Ice-skating
- Cross-country skiing
- Horse-drawn sleigh ride dinners
- Snowmobiling
Summer Activities
When the snow melts, Keystone is still full of fun! In the summer, you can enjoy:
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Fishing
- Trail running
- Golf on two championship courses
- Paddle boating on Keystone Lake
Ski Area Facts
The Keystone ski area is quite large! Here are some facts about it:
- It covers about 2,870 acres (11.6 square kilometers).
- The vertical drop (the difference between the top and bottom of the ski runs) is 3,128 feet (953 meters).
- The base of the mountain is 9,280 feet (2,828 meters) high.
- The summit (highest point) is 12,408 feet (3,782 meters) high.
- There are 131 different trails to explore.
- The trails are rated by difficulty:
- Easiest: 14 percent
- More Difficult: 29 percent
- Most Difficult: 57 percent
- The resort has 20 lifts, including two gondolas, two express six-pack lifts, and four high-speed quad lifts.
- Keystone is the only resort in the area that offers night skiing!
Nearby Resorts
Keystone is close to other popular ski resorts in Summit County. It's about:
- 10 minutes to Arapaho Basin
- 20 minutes to Breckenridge
- 20 minutes to Copper Mountain
See also
In Spanish: Keystone (Colorado) para niños
