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Mount Chiquita
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Mounts Ypsilon (left of center), Chiquita (center), and Chapin (right)
Highest point
Elevation 13,075 ft (3,985 m)
Prominence 283 ft (86 m)
Isolation 0.99 mi (1.59 km)
Geography
Mount Chiquita is located in Colorado
Mount Chiquita
Mount Chiquita
Location in Colorado
Location Rocky Mountain National Park, Larimer County, Colorado, U.S.
Parent range Mummy Range
Topo map USGS 7.5' topographic map
Trail Ridge, Colorado

Mount Chiquita is a stunning mountain peak in the Rocky Mountains of North America. It's part of the Mummy Range and is found inside Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, United States. This impressive mountain stands at 13,075 feet (about 3,985 meters) above sea level. It's located about 15.7 kilometers northwest of the Town of Estes Park.

About Mount Chiquita

Mount Chiquita is a well-known summit in the Mummy Range. This mountain range is famous for its beautiful peaks and rugged landscapes. Mount Chiquita is a "thirteener," meaning it's over 13,000 feet tall. It's a popular spot for hikers and nature lovers.

Exploring the Mountain

You can reach Mount Chiquita by hiking the Chapin Pass trail. This trail is about 8.0 kilometers long, going out and back. It starts near Estes Park, Colorado. The path is known for its beautiful wild flowers, especially in spring and summer.

The Chapin Pass trail is considered a moderate hike. This means it's not too easy, but also not super difficult. It's a great trail for both hiking and running. You can usually access this trail all year round, depending on snow conditions.

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Sundance Mountain (12,466 feet) on left, Mount Chapin (12,454 feet) and Mount Chiquita reflect in one of the Sheep Lakes in Horseshoe Park shortly after the ice had melted in the spring. Courtesy of Rocky Mountain National Park.
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