The next major river south from the Platte is the Arkansas River. The Arkansas starts in the Sawatch Range near Leadville, Colorado. The Sawatch is a range if 14,000 foot peaks known affectionately in Colorado as 14ers. The range includes Colorado’s highest peak, Mount Elbert at 14,440 feet. From there, the river descends quickly as […]
Great Plains Trail Alliance was formed from an inspiration that began in 1991 when founder Steve Myers took a trip from Minnesota to Wyoming. On the way, he was struck by the beauty of the open spaces west of the Missouri River. He wanted a way to experience this landscape more fully. Not long after, the seed of an idea for the Great Plains Trail was planted.
Great Plains Trail Alliance
Louisville, CO 80027
smyers@greatplainstrail.org
