10,900 ft
Elevation
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Nearby Trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Independence
Founded on July 4, 1879, near the top of Independence Pass. Named for the holiday, it was a gold mining camp at 10,900 feet — one of the highest settlements in Colorado.
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Independence
Sun & Moon
12:04 PM
Sunrise
7:14 PM
Solar Noon
2:23 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 12:42 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 1:45 AM
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Waxing Gibbous
99% illuminated
Live14h 19m of daylight
Independence
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Independence
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