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All the major mountain ranges in the U.S. State of Colorado are considered subranges of the Southern Rocky Mountains. As given in the table, topographic elevation is the vertical distance above the reference geoid, a mathematical model of the Earth's sea level as an equipotential gravitational surface.
With more than 50 mountain peaks that reach an elevation above 14,000 feet, the many mountains in Colorado provide a seemingly endless opportunity for outdoor recreation. Here’s a look at 13 mountain ranges that make up iconic Colorado scenery: Rocky Mountains Overview.
The highest elevation mountain range in Colorado is the Sawatch Range, which has 15 peaks over 14,000 feet. The largest mountain range by area on Colorado is the San Juan Range, extending north to south 150 miles from Ouray, Colorado to Chama, New Mexico.
Whether you're a Colorado local or just traveling through, here are some interesting tidbits about each mountain range in the Colorado Rockies. In this post, we'll chat about any pertinent facts about each mountain range, along with the most noteworthy hikes and peaks.
Heading out to play in the mountains of Colorado? Which range should you visit? Where exactly is each mountain range in Colorado? Scroll on for answers as we get a look at each one of Colorado's primary mountain ranges by name and location.
Notable to the south are the San Juan Mountains, an extremely rugged mountain range, and to the west of the San Juans, the Colorado Plateau, a high desert extending into neighboring states. Grand Junction is the largest city on the Western Slope.
Of the highest major summits of Colorado, the following 63 peaks exceed 4000 meters (13,123 feet) elevation [f] and 117 peaks exceed 3000 meters (9843 feet) elevation. Of the most prominent summits of Colorado, only Mount Elbert exceeds 2000 meters (6562 feet) of topographic prominence.
From mountain towns with easy access to ski areas, to the old main street in a ghost town, these famous mountains can be seen from anywhere in the state. And many of these mountain ranges, like the San Juans, rank as some of the top destinations in all of North America.
The following table lists the major mountain ranges of the U.S. State of Colorado. All of these ranges are all subranges of the Rocky Mountains. Topographic elevation is the vertical distance above the reference geoid, a mathematical model of the Earth's sea level as an equipotential gravitational surface.
Colorado's highest mountain is Mount Elbert, whose peak is 14,431 feet above sea level. Other notable mountains in Colorado include Blanca Peak (14,317 feet), Longs Peak (14,255 feet), and Pikes Peak (14,110 feet). Colorado's lowest elevation is 3,350 feet above sea level, at the Arkansas River.