Holtan told the Herald he initially invested in Candy Mountain more than 20 years ago, anticipating it would develop in the future, Over time, he’s come to view it more as a preservation project.

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At 4,000 feet, its north face is in clear view from the Mountain Loop Highway. The mountain was named after a giant "4"-shaped snowpatch that can be seen on its east face.

The only route to the Candy Mountain summit is an out-and-back trail that starts at a trail head off Dallas Road on the opposite side of the hill.