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National forests in Colorado


National forests in Colorado

There are 11 national forests in Colorado. Here a few of note with famous landmarks.
  • Pike National Forest - Near Colorado Springs. Home of Pikes Peak , the most visited mountain in North America and the second most visited mountain in the world behind Japan's Mount Fuji. Be sure to drive to the top or ride the Pikes Peak Cog Railway .
  • San Isabel National Forest - The true high country in Colorado, with 19 of the state's "14ers," including Mount Elbert, the highest peak in Colorado. Contains many famous mountain ranges: the Sawatch, Collegiate Peaks, Sangre de Cristos and Spanish Peaks.
  • White River National Forest - Home of the famous Maroon Bells Range, near Aspen. Also home to the pilgrimage site of Mount Holy Cross , a 14,005 ft (4267 m) peak with deep snow-filled crevasses on its face that form a massive crucifix. Near Vail.

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