Mountain Ranges
May 10 2025
The Elk Mountains are one of the most dramatic and rugged ranges in Colorado. Rising southwest of Aspen in the west-central part of the state, they form part of the Southern Rocky Mountains and contain a remarkable concentration of steep fourteeners, glacial valleys, alpine lakes, colorful sedimentary rock, and extensive wilderness. The range is perhaps …
May 10 2025
The Pinaleño Mountains rise dramatically above the desert basins of southeastern Arizona, forming one of the tallest and most ecologically diverse of the region’s famous “sky island” mountain ranges. Crowned by Mount Graham at approximately 10,720 feet, the range climbs from hot desert foothills into cool forests of pine, fir, spruce, and aspen within a …
May 10 2025
🏔️ Overview The Cumberland Mountains are a rugged mountain region of the southern and central Appalachian Mountains, extending primarily across southeastern Kentucky, southwestern Virginia, northeastern Tennessee, and a small portion of southern West Virginia. Characterized by long forested ridges, steep escarpments, narrow valleys, sandstone cliffs, deep gorges, and historic mountain passes, the Cumberlands form one …
May 10 2025
🏔️ Overview The Green Mountains form the mountainous backbone of Vermont, running north–south through much of the state and creating one of the defining landscapes of New England. Forested summits, narrow mountain passes, clear streams, ski areas, and long-distance hiking trails make the range central to Vermont’s geography and outdoor culture. The Green Mountains are …
May 10 2025
The Sacramento Mountains rise above the desert basins of south-central New Mexico, creating a striking landscape of steep limestone escarpments, forested uplands, deep canyons, mountain meadows, and small high-elevation communities. Much of the range lies within Lincoln National Forest, where the change from surrounding desert to cool mountain forest can occur over a surprisingly short …
May 10 2025
🏔️ Overview The San Juan Mountains form one of the largest, highest, and most rugged mountain regions in Colorado. Rising across southwestern Colorado and extending into northern New Mexico, they are a major subdivision of the Rocky Mountains and contain a remarkable concentration of high peaks, deep valleys, alpine basins, volcanic formations, and historic mining …
May 10 2025
The Front Range is one of the best-known mountain ranges in the American Rockies, forming the dramatic western skyline above Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs. Stretching from central Colorado north into southeastern Wyoming, the range contains some of the most recognizable mountains in the United States, including Grays Peak, Longs Peak, Mount Blue …
May 10 2025
🏔️ Overview The Henry Mountains are an isolated mountain range rising above the desert landscape of south-central Utah. Located primarily in Garfield County, with the northern part extending into Wayne County, the range stands between Capitol Reef National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Although the Henry Mountains are not among Utah’s tallest ranges, …
May 10 2025
🏔️ Overview The Saint Elias Mountains are one of North America’s most spectacular mountain systems, rising across southeastern Alaska, southwestern Yukon, and the extreme northwestern corner of British Columbia. They form part of the larger Pacific Coast Ranges and contain an extraordinary concentration of high peaks, enormous glaciers, deep valleys, and rugged wilderness. The range’s …
May 10 2025
🏔️ Overview The Rincon Mountains rise dramatically from the Sonoran Desert east of Tucson, Arizona. Although they sit close to a major metropolitan area, much of the range remains rugged wilderness, with long trails, limited road access, deep canyons, rocky ridges, and forests hidden thousands of feet above the desert floor. The range is part …
