Sangre De Cristo Range

The Sangre de Cristo Range is a mountain range located in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. The range was formed over 400 million years ago and boasts several notable peaks, including Blanca Peak (14,351 feet) and Crestone Peak (14,294 feet). The highest peak in the range is Crestone Peak, which is also the seventh-highest peak in Colorado. The range is known for its high alpine lakes, such as South Colony Lakes and Cottonwood Lake. The hydrology of the Sangre de Cristo Range includes several rivers, including the Arkansas River, the Rio Grande, and the Pecos River. The range is also home to several historic sites, including the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad and the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. The name "Sangre de Cristo" translates to "Blood of Christ" and is believed to have been given to the range by Spanish explorers due to the reddish-pink color of the mountains at sunrise and sunset.