From nice Colorado ranches near Denver CO real estate, the imagination can ride into the Rocky Mountain adventures of a lifetime. If you’ve had Colorado on your mind, chart yourself a course. Ask about Denver Colorado real estate—property for estate dream homes outside Denver along the Front Range or for small farms or Colorado ranches complete with horses and a rooster to wake up your adventurous side. We’ll help you zero in on the right Denver real estate, anywhere from Elbert to Sedalia (near our offices) to Larkspur, Franktown, Parker, or Castle Rock and beyond.
Then, groom a favorite horse (or hire a guide) to giddy you up into the Colorado Fourteeners. At the top of the list is Mount Elbert, the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains of North America. As the high point in the Sawatch Range in the San Isabel National Forest, Elbert peaks out at 14,433 feet into the clouds. Mount Elbert is the second highest peak in the nation, with Mount Whitney in California measuring 63 feet higher.
The nine-mile trip is rated with a Difficulty of 6, primarily because of the 4,500-foot gain in elevation. Hikers need to be somewhat fit to conquer it. Of course, the climb is much easier on horseback, a splendid way to absorb the panoramic views and appreciate the tiny wildflowers. During spring and summer from May through September, the trek is easier but backcountry skiers and the very adventurous can accomplish the feat during colder months, too. With harsh conditions and a short growing season, above the timberline the quietude of the thin air tells the hushed story of the mountaintop experience.
Add to the adventure by adding in an exciting whitewater rafting trip down the nearby headwaters of the Arkansas River.
Mount Elbert is located about ten miles southwest of Leadville in Lake County. The conquering of this Fourteener is a wonderful getaway whether camping, staying in a cabin, or living it up in a Leadville hotel. Leadville is North America’s highest incorporated city. The downtown is designated a National Historic Landmark with charming shopping and dining establishments. A trek to Mount Elbert makes a nice three-day weekend.
Now, the next Fourteener on your list…think about tackling Mount Massive also in the Sawatch Range, which peaks at 14,421 feet. For more information about farms, horse properties, and real estate in the metro area, call Michael Paul of Realty Oasis at (303) 268-6052.
