The Cripple Creek gold district lies to the southwest of this mountain which was first scaled by Edwin James, J. Verplank, and Z. Wilson, and it was originally named for James.
The Cripple Creek gold district lies to the southwest of this mountain which was first scaled by Edwin James, J. Verplank, and Z. Wilson, and it was originally named for James. It is found 10 miles west of Colorado Springs and rises to a height of 14,110 feet, but is notable less for its height than for its easy access and commanding position on the edge of the Great Plains. Said to have inspired "America, the Beautiful", FTP, what is this peak now named for the army Lieutenant who discovered it?
The Cripple Creek gold district lies to the southwest of this mountain which was first scaled by Edwin James, J. Verplank, and Z. Wilson, and it was originally named for James.
Pike’s Peak