Mount Lindsey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Lindsey |
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Mt. Lindsey as seen from U.S. Route 160.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 14,048 ft (4,282 m) |
| Prominence | 1,542 ft (470 m) |
| Isolation | 2.26 mi (3.64 km) |
| Listing | Colorado Fourteener 43rd |
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 Mount Lindsey
Location in Colorado
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| Location | Costilla County, Colorado, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sangre de Cristo Range, Sierra Blanca Massif |
| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map Blanca Peak, Colorado |
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| Easiest route | Scramble, class 2/3 |
Mount Lindsey is a very tall mountain peak located in Colorado, United States. It's part of the Sangre de Cristo Range, which is a section of the larger Rocky Mountains. This mountain is special because it's a "fourteener," meaning its summit is over 14,000 feet (4,267 meters) high! Mount Lindsey stands at 14,048 feet (4,282 meters) tall. You can find it in Costilla County, about 11 miles (17.4 kilometers) north of the town of Fort Garland.
About Mount Lindsey
Mount Lindsey is a prominent peak within the Sierra Blanca Massif, a group of high mountains. Even though parts of the mountain are privately owned, people are allowed to visit the summit. Climbing a "fourteener" like Mount Lindsey is a popular activity for experienced hikers and climbers.
How Mount Lindsey Got Its Name
For a long time, this mountain was known as "Old Baldy" because its top looked bare. But in 1954, its name was changed to honor a special person named Malcolm Lindsey. He was a beloved leader for the Juniors of the Colorado Mountain Club in the 1940s, helping young people explore and enjoy the mountains.
Past Names of Mount Lindsey
Over the years, this mountain has been called by a few different names:
- Baldy
- Mount Lindsey – This name was officially adopted in 1954.
- Old Baldy
- Old Baldy Peak – This name was used around 1906.
