Sunlight Mountain Resort
You will find Sunlight Mountain Resort, a ski area, 7 mi west of Carbondale. Add Glenwood Caverns, 12 mi away, to a visit. Winter highs sit at 37–42°F in the coldest months, January, February and December.
A ski area, 7 mi west of Carbondale
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 11°, with about 39" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Carbondale is the nearest base
Carbondale is 7 miles east, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
The climate here
The weather near Sunlight Mountain shifts through the year, as below.
A base for Sunlight Mountain Resort
Rooms are nearest in Glenwood Springs (32) and Carbondale (5).
Glenwood Springs
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
10,395 people
11 mi north of Sunlight Mountain
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Sunlight Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs | 11 mi north | 15 min | 32 16 hotels · 6 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds | 10,395 | $619K | D |
| Carbondale | 7 mi east | 10 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 6,762 | $901K | B+ |
| Snowmass Village 34% vacation homes | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 38 33 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins | 2,965 | $1,730K | — |
| New Castle | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 6 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds | 4,896 | $454K | B+ |
| Basalt | 16 mi east | 25 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 4,009 | $1,180K | B− |
| Redstone | 16 mi south | 25 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 144 | $827K | — |
| Rifle | 25 mi northwest | 40 min | 10 5 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 10,844 | $414K | C+ |
| Marble | 24 mi south | 35 min | 7 1 inn or B&B · 5 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 133 | $774K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Sunlight Mountain
Every place here is under 60 miles away.
Big draw51 mi MountainMount Elbert
129 mi MountainMaroon Bells
60 mi National ParkBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National Park250K visitors a year212 mi Theme parkGlenwood Caverns
54 mi Ski areaVail322 runs · 3,523 ft vertical
314 mi Canyon & gorgeGlenwood Canyon
45 mi Ski areaBeaver Creek242 runs · 4,046 ft vertical
37 mi MountainGrand MesaPhoto credits
Mount Elbert: Hogs555 (talk · contribs), CC BY-SA 4.0 · Maroon Bells: Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Vail: Rudi Riet from Washington, DC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Glenwood Canyon: White River National Forest U.S. Forest Service, Public domain · Beaver Creek: Unknown, Public domain · Grand Mesa: DrunkDriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Quick answers on Sunlight Mountain
What town is Sunlight Mountain Resort near?
Carbondale, CO, about 7 miles east.
What is the closest airport to Sunlight Mountain Resort?
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE), about 28 miles away. The nearest big hub is Denver (DEN), about 145 miles.
Where should I stay near Sunlight Mountain Resort?
Glenwood Springs (11 mi, 32 places to stay), Carbondale (7 mi, 5 places to stay) and Snowmass Village (24 mi, 38 places to stay).
Tips from Carbondale
Questions and tips go in Carbondale’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.