The Rocky Mountains are the longest mountain range in the lower 48 states. They start from British Columbia in Canada and end in New Mexico. This mountain range is over 3000 miles long ( 4800 ) kilometers. The Rockies are contained in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico.

The Rocky Mountains contain many opportunities for outdoor recreation including hiking, climbing, skiing, fishing, winter sports and much more. There are many types of lodging and resorts available for tourists that wish to stay in one of the many cities located in or near the Rockies. Listed below are the national parts located within these mountains.

• Pikes Peak
• Royal Gorge
• Rocky Mountain National Park
• Yellowstone National Park
• Grand Teton National Park
• Glacier National Park (U.S.)
• Sawtooth National Recreation Area


The tallest mountain is Mount Elbert in Colorado. There are over 100 mountains that are higher than 14,000 feet. There are many more mountains reaching over 13,000 feet making the Rocky Mountain range one of the most widely used recreational areas in the United States.

Listed below are specific mountain ranges for each state.

Colorado

1) Mosquito Range
2) Front Range
3) Sawatch Range
4) Elk Mountain Range
5) Sange De Cristos
6) Kenosha Range
7) San Juan Mountain Range