Keystone at a Glance
Approximately 90 mi (145 km) west of Denver,
Keystone is most well-known for the Keystone
Resort. From a base area elevation of 9400 ft (2865 m), the Resort offers
more than 2,000 acres (809 ha) of skiing on three mountains reaching elevations
of 3,000 ft (914 m). Only 5 mi (8 km) north of Keystone, the Arapahoe
Basin ski area boasts the highest skiable terrain in North America. After
ski season, which frequently extends into July and sometimes into August, numerous
outdoor activities are also available, from rafting area rivers to canoeing at
the Dillon
Reservoir to hiking The
Colorado Trail. Challenging golf courses are also provided by the Keystone
Ranch Golf Course and the River
Course at Keystone. Another popular recreation site is Pike
National Forest, which features fishing streams, wilderness areas, campgrounds,
scenic byways and miles of trails.
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