Mount Bross facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Bross |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 14,178 ft (4,321 m) |
| Prominence | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Isolation | 0.99 mi (1.59 km) |
| Parent peak | Mount Cameron |
| Listing | Colorado Fourteener 22nd |
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 Mount Bross
Location in Colorado
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| Location | Park County, Colorado, U.S. |
| Parent range | Mosquito Range |
| Topo map | USGS 7.5' topographic map Alma, Colorado |
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| Easiest route | Hike |
Mount Bross is a very tall mountain peak in the Mosquito Range, which is part of the Rocky Mountains in North America. This mountain is known as a "fourteener" because its summit is higher than 14,000 feet. Mount Bross stands at 14,178 feet (4,322 meters) tall!
You can find Mount Bross in Pike National Forest, located in Park County, Colorado, United States. It's about 6.6 kilometers (or 4.1 miles) northwest of the small Town of Alma. The mountain was named to honor William Bross, who owned land in that area a long time ago.
Exploring Mount Bross
Mount Bross is part of the Mosquito Range, a chain of mountains within the larger Rocky Mountains. Sometimes, people who enjoy climbing mountains will climb Mount Bross along with two other nearby peaks: Mount Lincoln and Mount Democrat. These three mountains are often climbed together because they are close to each other.
A Mountain of Silver
Mount Bross has an interesting history because of the silver found there. On March 9, 1869, two men from Alma, Colorado, named Daniel Plummer and Joseph Myers, found the first silver mine on Mount Bross. They called their discovery "The Dwight."
Later, in 1871, Plummer and Myers also claimed the Moose Mine, which was right next to "The Dwight." The Moose Mine became the most successful silver mine in Park County. Joseph Myers, who was originally from Pennsylvania, later became a town leader in Fairplay, which is the main town in Park County.
Another important mine, the Dolly Varden Mine, was discovered in 1872 by George Brunk and Assyria "Cy" Hall. This mine was the second-best in silver production after the Moose Mine. At the time the Dolly Varden opened, Cy Hall was the sheriff of Park County.
A famous Presbyterian missionary named Sheldon Jackson traveled from Denver to Mount Bross. He went there to share his religious message with the miners. He later went on to establish missions in Alaska.
Why the Summit is Closed
In 2005, the very top of Mount Bross was closed to the public. This was done because of safety worries related to old mines on the mountain. There were also concerns about how people could safely reach the summit through private land. Because of these reasons, visitors are not allowed to go to the very top of Mount Bross.
