Fourteeners, the Rockies and camping
For those who love outdoor adventures that include camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, backpacking and mountain climbing. There is no better place than the Colorado Rockies.
Of the eighty eight mountains in North America over 14,000 feet (known as the Fourteeners) Colorado has fifty three. The tallest of which is Mount Elbert at 14,400 ft.
There is an abundance of national, state and local parks that are available to campers and sportsmen within easy access of civilization.
There are 42 wilderness areas that cover a large portion of the State west of the front range.
For the outdoors man that enjoy hunting and fishing as well as camping, Colorado is a wonderland of wildlife full of Elk, Bear, Deer, and superb trout fishing in the abundant lakes, streams and rivers.
Two of the most popular national parks in Colorado are the Rocky Mountain National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
Rocky Mountain National park is north of Denver just outside of Estes Park and is one of the most beautiful places in the state. Pictures and descriptions don't do it justice. The only way to truly appreciate this area is to go there and spend time hiking, camping and experiencing it's beauty first hand.
A great road trip to take in this area is a drive up trail ridge road which climbs to an elevation of 12,183 ft. with breath taking views all all along the way between Estes Park and Grand Lake.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is in the western part of the state near Montrose, Colorado. It is called the black canyon because it is very steep and narrow so it doesn't allow much sunlight to reach the walls, which causes them to appear black.
The river drops an average of 43 feet per mile through the canyon, making it one of the steepest river descents in the country. In comparison, the Colorado river in the Grand Canyon drops an average of 7.5 feet per mile. At a place called chasm view the Gunnison river drops over 200 feet per mile.
The area has two campgrounds and an abundance of hiking trails. Not far off, outside a small community called Almont, there are guided white water rafting trips and the college range of the Rocky Mountains with a number of peaks over 14,000 ft.
There are wonderful places like this all over the western part of the State, scenic wonderlands of snow capped mountains beautiful forests full of tall pines and groves of aspen trees. It truly is a paradise for anyone who loves camping and outdoor adventures.
Of the eighty eight mountains in North America over 14,000 feet (known as the Fourteeners) Colorado has fifty three. The tallest of which is Mount Elbert at 14,400 ft.
There is an abundance of national, state and local parks that are available to campers and sportsmen within easy access of civilization.
There are 42 wilderness areas that cover a large portion of the State west of the front range.
For the outdoors man that enjoy hunting and fishing as well as camping, Colorado is a wonderland of wildlife full of Elk, Bear, Deer, and superb trout fishing in the abundant lakes, streams and rivers.
Two of the most popular national parks in Colorado are the Rocky Mountain National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
Rocky Mountain National park is north of Denver just outside of Estes Park and is one of the most beautiful places in the state. Pictures and descriptions don't do it justice. The only way to truly appreciate this area is to go there and spend time hiking, camping and experiencing it's beauty first hand.
A great road trip to take in this area is a drive up trail ridge road which climbs to an elevation of 12,183 ft. with breath taking views all all along the way between Estes Park and Grand Lake.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is in the western part of the state near Montrose, Colorado. It is called the black canyon because it is very steep and narrow so it doesn't allow much sunlight to reach the walls, which causes them to appear black.
The river drops an average of 43 feet per mile through the canyon, making it one of the steepest river descents in the country. In comparison, the Colorado river in the Grand Canyon drops an average of 7.5 feet per mile. At a place called chasm view the Gunnison river drops over 200 feet per mile.
The area has two campgrounds and an abundance of hiking trails. Not far off, outside a small community called Almont, there are guided white water rafting trips and the college range of the Rocky Mountains with a number of peaks over 14,000 ft.
There are wonderful places like this all over the western part of the State, scenic wonderlands of snow capped mountains beautiful forests full of tall pines and groves of aspen trees. It truly is a paradise for anyone who loves camping and outdoor adventures.
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