Things to do in Colorado, United States: The Best Mountains

October 4, 2021 Darwin Bolte

Colorado is home to no less than twenty-six ski resorts such as those in Vail and Breckenridge; other winter activities include snowboarding, sledding, sleigh rides, snow hiking and snowmobiling. The state is blessed with national parks, grasslands and forests where in warmer weather you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking or rock climbing. Wildlife abounds, from bears to moose and raccoons to wolverines. More interested in local history? Head for either the Ute Indian Museum or the Koshare Indian Museum, and don't miss the forts such as Fort Garland and Bent's Old Fort. For a complete change, why not take a ride in a hot air balloon from South Park Valley or Boulder and admire Colorado's picturesque landscape from above?
Restaurants in Colorado

1. Wet Mountains

Pueblo, CO 70358
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Wet Mountains

Heavily forested, dotted with lakes and filled with wildlife, the appeal of this mountain range is becoming more well-known.

2. Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness Area

1920 Valley Dr, Pueblo, CO 81008-1764 +1 719-545-8737
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While hiking to Greenhorn Mountain, the highest point of the range, hikers might see bighorn sheep.

3. Grand Mesa

Colorado Highway 65 20090 Baron Lake Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81413 +1 970-856-4153 http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gmug/recarea/?recid=32942
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Grand Mesa

The world's largest flat-topped mountain is covered with stream fed lakes.

Reviewed By Flyer668926 - Grand Junction, United States

A gorgeous paradise 45 minutes from Grand Junction..The largest flat plateau in the world with over 200 lakes..The temperature is 25 to 30 degrees cooler in the summer than Grand Junction..Great hiking, horse back riding, fishing and camping.I have been going to this area for 50 years and still love it!

4. Uncompahgre Peak

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Uncompahgre Peak

At 14,309 feet and located in the San Juan Mountain Range, this “fourteener” can be a little difficult to climb, but is one of the easiest ones to conquer in the region.

5. Mayflower Gulch

Leadville, CO
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Mayflower Gulch

Reviewed By 2gonesomewhere - Marathon, United States

A nice short hike, moderate. You can go 5 miles or so, out and back. Climb a ridge to look out across scenery, examine scattered remnants of Boston Mine/town area. Wildflowers abound in season.

6. Kep Expeditions

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Kep Expeditions

Kep operates by running daily, personalized tours and custom expeditions in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Our vision includes accessibility and inclusivity by getting "Everybody Anywhere." Kep entertains, informs and safely guides visitors into the most beautiful spots RMNP has to offer.

7. Mount Evans

Denver, CO (303)567-4660 https://www.colorado.com/scenic-historic-byway/mount-evans-scenic-and-historic-byway
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Mount Evans

Reviewed By lilianc160

I think I've said it all in the title. Getting there from Denver area is a scenic drive in itself. The grove is amazing. Goats can be seen. It is awesome.

8. Rocky Mountains

CO +1 970-586-1206 http://rockymountainnationalpark.com
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Rocky Mountains

Scenic Colorado mountain range.

Reviewed By goofy8sl - Appleton, United States

Beautiful and fun to drive through to view wildlife (elk and mule deer in the fall), awesome drive up the one-way dirt Old Fall River Road, amazing aspens in the alluvial fan/endo valley area, cool to stop by the ranger stations/visitor centers and learn as much as you can about the mountains and wildlife. Rangers are more than happy to answers your questions. Become a junior ranger and learn about the ecosystems which make up the Rocky Mountain National Park, hike around Sprague Lake and Bear Lake (my favorite!), stop at Many Parks Curve, check out Moraine Park in the evening to watch the elk herds and just enjoy the beauty of nature.

9. Mount of the Holy Cross

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Mount of the Holy Cross

This 14,000-foot mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park is named for the snow that forms a cross on its eastern side.

10. San Juan Mountains

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San Juan Mountains

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