Elkhead Mountains facts for kids
The Elkhead Mountains are a mountain range found in Colorado. They are considered "low altitude" for Colorado, as most peaks are under 11,000 feet (3,400 m) (about 3,350 meters) tall. These mountains are located in Routt and Moffat counties. Because they are far from big cities and have few lakes or streams, not many people visit them.
How the Elkhead Mountains Were Made
The Elkhead Mountains are a volcanic mountain range. This means that all of their peaks were created by volcanoes long ago. Over time, these volcanoes became the mountains we see today.
Where Are the Elkhead Mountains?
This mountain range stretches about 16 miles (26 km) (26 km) from east to west and 10 miles (16 km) (16 km) from north to south. The center of the range is located at 40°46′27″N 107°19′17″W / 40.77404°N 107.32132°W.
The mountains are about 20 miles (32 km) (32 km) northeast of Craig. They are also north of Hayden, Colorado and about 13 miles (21 km) (21 km) south of the Wyoming border. Most of the peaks in the Elkhead Mountains are part of the Routt National Forest.
Important Peaks to Know
Some of the well-known peaks in the Elkhead Mountains include:
- Bears Ears
- Sugar Loaf
- Saddle Mountain
- Black Mountain
- Pilot Knob
- Meaden Peak
