Red Mountain (Costilla County, Colorado) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Red Mountain
Red Mountain (left) and Culebra Peak (right)
Highest point
Elevation	13,914 ft (4,241 m)
Prominence	448 ft (137 m)
Isolation	0.74 mi (1.19 km)
Geography
Red Mountain Location in Colorado
Location	Costilla County, Colorado, U.S.
Parent range	Culebra Range
Topo map	USGS 7.5' topographic map Culebra Peak, Colorado
Climbing
Easiest route	hike

Red Mountain is a tall mountain peak located in south-central Colorado. It stands at an elevation of 13,914 ft (4,241 m), which is nearly 14,000 feet high! This makes it one of the many impressive summits in the Culebra Range. The mountain is about 15 mi (24 km) southeast of a town called San Luis.

About Red Mountain

Red Mountain is part of the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains, a long mountain range that stretches through Colorado and New Mexico. The Culebra Range is a specific part of these mountains. Red Mountain is known for its height and its location in Costilla County.

Mountain Facts

• Elevation: Red Mountain reaches 13,914 feet (4,241 meters) above sea level. This is how high the top of the mountain is from the ocean.
• Location: The mountain is found in the state of Colorado, in the United States.
• Private Land: It's important to know that Red Mountain is on private land. This means you cannot visit or hike the mountain without getting special permission first.

Historical Names

Mountains often have different names over time. Red Mountain was also known by another name in the past.

• Espinazo Rojo: This was a name used for the mountain in 1972. "Espinazo Rojo" is Spanish for "Red Spine."
• Red Mountain: This name was also used starting in 1972 and is its current official name.