Sunshine Peak (14,000 ft - shown below) barely makes the list of fifty-some mountains in Colorado that exceed 14,000 feet in elevation - the "14ers." (See the Longs Peak animation below for another 14er.)
According to the U.S. Forest Service, nearly half a million people visit Colorado's 14ers. Recreation associated with these peaks makes an important economic contribution to a number of mountain towns.
Here are a few other renderings:
Redcloud Peak
Handies Peak
Uncompahgre Peak
Wetterhorn Peak
Pikes Peak is the monarch overlooking the City of Colorado Springs. It's a tremendous tourist draw. Although you can drive to the top, the 13-mile Barr Trail is the longest of any Colorado 14er. In addition, it's got fantastic technical rock climbing o
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