December 11th was International Mountain Day.  In honor of such a worthy day, enjoy a roundup of seven mountains near Park County, CO.  The County is surrounded by mountains, 136 of which are named.  The Mosquito Range, home to five fourteeners and 85 named mountains, is found on the western edge of Park County.  The Continental Divide designates the northwestern portion of the county with and a few high peaks over 13,000 feet.  The Kenosha Mountains are found in the northeastern segment of the County, with peaks just over 12,000 feet.

Mount Lincoln

Mount Lincoln, located in Pike National Forest, is the highest peak of the Mosquito Range at 14,293 ft and one of five fourteeners in the range.  The mountain claims the position of eleventh-highest summit in the contiguous United States.  Mount Lincoln was named in honor of President Lincoln.  Metal deposits, including zinc, lead and molybdenum, have been discovered in the region.  Active mining still takes place today on the western side of the Mosquito Range.

Mount Bross

Mount Bross is another fourteener.  The mountain was named after William Bross, an area landowner in the period after the Civil War. Mount Bross is the last mountain in the DeCaLiBron Loop, which refers to a hike that combines four of the five fourteeners in Park County—Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln, and Bross. https://peakvisor.com/adm/park-county-colorado.html

Mount Democrat

With access recently acquired by The Conservation Fund, Mount Democrat is bound to see many more visitors in the near future. The Conservation Fund has conveyed the property to public ownership, which will be managed by the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands.  Majestic views of the Continental Divide and the relative ease of ascent, compared to other fourteeners, are among the many appeals Mount Democrat offers.

Mount Cameron

Though not an official fourteener because its prominence does not qualify its inclusion, Mount Cameron is usually climbed along with Bross and Lincoln due to a connecting ridge between Bross and Lincoln that crosses over Cameron.  The majority of the immediate area around the mountain is still engaged in active mining ventures.  The source of the name Cameron is unknown.

Mount Sherman

Generally considered one of the easiest of Colorado’s fourteeners, Mount Sherman is located on the border between Lake and Park County.  The mountain was named in honor of General William Tecumseh Sherman. Summer wildflowers against the rocky backdrop of the mountain make for stunning views, while views of historic mines keep the hike interesting.

Buffalo Peaks

A destination for those seeking more solitude, the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness Area is located at the southern end of the mosquito range.  The area gets its name from two mountains: East Buffalo Peak and West Buffalo Peak.  An outstanding location for viewing vibrant fall foliage, the area is home to a variety of terrain, including meadows, evergreen forests, creeks, and waterfalls.

Rosalie Peak

Located in the Mount Evans Wilderness, Rosalie Peak is only an hour away from Denver.  The mountain was named for Rosalie Bierstadt, wife of painter Alfred Bierstadt, known for his Western landscapes.  Mount Evans, more recently renamed Mount Blue Sky was originally named Mount Rosalie, but was changed by Colorado legislature when Mount Evans was named for the second territorial governor of Colorado, John Evans.  Rosalie Peak claims two sub-peaks: Bandit Peak and Pegmatite Points, both over 12,000 feet.  Mount Evans Wilderness is one of the few places south of the Arctic Circle where arctic tundra can be found.

While we were excited to observe International Mountain Day, we think mountains are worth celebrating all year round!

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