Rabbit Ears Range facts for kids
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Cattle ramp outside Rand, Colorado looking south from Jackson County Road 27, with Rabbit Ears Range in the background. (April 4, 2005)
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Parkview Mountain |
| Elevation | 12,301 ft (3,749 m) |
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| Country | United States |
| Range coordinates | 40°21.5′N 106°18.8′W / 40.3583°N 106.3133°W |
| Parent range | Rocky Mountains |
The Rabbit Ears Range is a cool group of mountains in north-central Colorado, in the United States. These mountains are part of the much larger Rocky Mountains. The highest points in the Rabbit Ears Range are about 11,000 feet tall.
This mountain range stretches from east to west. It forms the border between two counties in Colorado: Grand County and Jackson County. The range also separates two big valleys. To the south is Middle Park, and to the north is North Park.
The Rabbit Ears Range is an important link between other mountain groups. On its east side, it connects to the Front Range. To the west, it joins the Park Range and the Gore Range.
Exploring the Rabbit Ears Range
You can travel through the Rabbit Ears Range at a spot called Willow Creek Pass. Another important spot is Muddy Pass. This pass separates the eastern part of the Rabbit Ears Range from the Park Range to the north.
It's a bit confusing, but Rabbit Ears Pass and Rabbit Ears Peak are not actually in the Rabbit Ears Range! They are located in the Park Range, which is to the south.
Tallest Mountains in the Range
The Rabbit Ears Range has several high peaks. Here are some of the tallest ones:
- Parkview Mountain is the highest at 12,301 feet.
- Sheep Mountain reaches 11,819 feet.
- Elk Mountain is 11,419 feet tall.
