Greenhorn Valley facts for kids
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Looking across Lake Beckwith towards Greenhorn Mountain
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 Greenhorn Valley
Location in Colorado
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| Floor elevation | 1,784 m (5,853 ft) |
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| Location | Pueblo County, Colorado |
| Country | United States |
| Topo map | Colorado City Rye |
| Traversed by | Colorado State Highway 165 |
| River | Greenhorn Creek |
The Greenhorn Valley lies in southern Pueblo County, Colorado just east of Greenhorn Mountain. It includes the communities of Colorado City and Rye.
Colorado State Highway 165, part of the Frontier Pathways Scenic Byway, goes through the valley and serves as its main street. Interstate 25 marks the eastern end of the valley.
Geography
The western part of the valley borders on the San Isabel National Forest. Lake Beckwith, both a reservoir managed by the Colorado City Metropolitan District and a state wildlife area managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, offers fishing, walking, and canoeing. Greenhorn Mountain, at 12,346 feet (3,763 meters), overlooks the valley from the west and dominates the view.
Education
Greenhorn Valley Schools serves the valley with three schools: Rye Elementary School, Craver Middle School, and Rye High School.
