Mount Antero facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Antero |
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Mt. Antero seen from U.S. 285.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 14,276 ft (4351.4 m) NAVD88 |
| Prominence | 2503 ft (763 m) |
| Isolation | 17.67 mi (28.4 km) |
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 Mount Antero
Location in Colorado
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| Location | Chaffee County, Colorado, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sawatch Range |
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| Easiest route | Hike |
Mount Antero is a very tall mountain in the southern part of the Sawatch Range. This mountain range is part of the larger Rocky Mountains in North America. Mount Antero is located in Colorado, United States.
It stands at 14,276 feet (4,351.4 meters) high. Mountains over 14,000 feet are often called "fourteeners." Mount Antero is found in the San Isabel National Forest. It is about 12 miles (19.6 km) southwest of the town of Buena Vista. The mountain was named after Chief Antero, a leader of the Uintah band of the Ute people.
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Exploring Mount Antero: A Gemstone Mountain
Mount Antero is special because it has many valuable gemstones. It is known for having one of the largest amounts of aquamarine in the United States. Aquamarine is a beautiful blue-green gemstone. People still mine for these gems on Mount Antero and nearby peaks today.
Location and Views
Mount Antero is south of Mount Princeton, another well-known mountain. Mount Antero is one of the most noticeable peaks in the Sawatch Range. It rises an amazing 7,200 feet (2,195 meters) above the town of Salida, Colorado. This makes for some incredible views!
Popular Hiking Routes
There are two main ways to hike up Mount Antero. The most common path starts from the east at the Browns Creek Trailhead. This trail follows Little Browns Creek and then joins a forest road (Forest Road 1A) that goes almost all the way to the top.
Another route begins near the old mining town of St. Elmo. This path also follows the same forest road from the north, going up Baldwin Creek. During summer, this route can be busy with miners and tourists.
Historical Discoveries
The Pike Expedition explored Mount Antero in 1806. This was a very early exploration of the American West. A sign at the Browns Creek trailhead remembers where their camp was at the base of the mountain.
In more recent history, a famous runner named Joseph Gray set a speed record on Mount Antero. On July 20, 2018, he ran from the bottom of a forest road to the summit in just 1 hour, 23 minutes, and 10 seconds!
Past Names for Mount Antero
Over time, Mount Antero has been known by a couple of different names:
- Antero Peak
- Mount Antero
See also
In Spanish: Monte Antero para niños
