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After exploring countless miles of trails in Colorado, the hand picked entries on this site represent the best examples of the natural beauty of the state that we have seen so far. Some of our best memories have come from outdoor adventures, and we hope the same for you.
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Colorado Points of Interest
Mt Elbert (14,433′) is the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains of North America.
Grays Peak (14,270′) is the highest point on the Continental Divide in North America.
The highest suspension bridge in the U.S. can be found 955′ above the Royal Gorge
Mosquito Pass (13,185′), is the highest vehicle pass in the contiguous U.S. that isn’t out and back.
I-70 at the Eisenhower Tunnel is the highest point, and longest tunnel, on the U.S. interstate system at an elevation of 11,158′.
In 1891 White River became one of the first two U.S. National Forests.
The point where the Arikaree River flows out of Colorado and into Kansas is the lowest point in Colorado, at an elevation of 3,317′.
The Great Sand Dunes National Park is home to the tallest sand dunes in the U.S.
The Pikes Peak Cog Railway is the highest operating train track in the U.S., reaching the summit of Pikes Peak at 14,110 feet.
The Spanish Peaks are world renowned for thier geological features of stocks and dikes.
Mesa Verde National Park is s the largest archaeological preserve in the U.S, with more than 5,000 sites, including 600 cliff dwellings.
Mt Antero (14,269′) boasts North America’s highest gem field.
Picket Wire Canyon has one of the largest preserved sets of dinosaur tracks in the world.
The Mount Evans Scenic Byway is the highest paved road in the U.S at 14,230′.
Argentine Pass, at 13,207′, is the highest named vehicle-accessible pass in Colorado.