COME TO LIFE Mountain goats near Cripple Creek Mountain Goats These white, bearded creatures love tall peaks, so your best shot at seeing them is by heading up to high elevation. Pikes Peak is one of the easiest places in Colorado to see mountain goats, thanks to a paved road and cog railway that reach the 14,115-foot summit near Colorado Springs. The goats are often spotted near the top — especially in the morning — moving across the rocky slopes. Outside of Georgetown, Mount Bierstadt is one of Colorado’s most popular hikes, known for its broad tundra approach, panoramic views and frequent mountain-goat sightings. Though considered beginner-friendly by fourteener standards, the trail still tops out above 14,000 feet and requires solid fitness, proper prep and time to acclimate to the altitude. 136 1-800-COLORADO Bighorn Sheep In late fall and early winter, Glenwood Canyon Recreation Path becomes a hotspot for bighorn sheep. The herd here often moves down from the cliffs to lower elevations near the Colorado River, where you can easily glimpse them from the paved path. Meanwhile, Georgetown has regular bighorn-sheep sightings near town, especially on the steep, rocky hillsides. Plan your visit in November to catch the annual Bighorn Sheep Festival, which features guided walks, educational programs and family-friendly activities. Pronghorn Pronghorn rely on their sharp vision and speed — up to 60 miles per hour — to survive in Colorado’s open terrain. See them year-round at Comanche National Grassland west of Campo, where expansive landscapes of swaying shortgrass prairie make it easy to spot herds moving gracefully across the landscape. You can also catch sight of pronghorn near Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve , grazing the grassy plains that border the tallest sand dunes in North America. Behind them, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains’ peaks rise along the horizon. LUMENATI PRODUCTIONS
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