Discover the Point of Lowest Elevation Found in Colorado

When out-of-staters think about Colorado they think about endless vistas and mountain peaks. They may have no idea that half of the state is almost as flat as a pancake. 40% of Colorado is considered eastern high plains, with some portions on the eastern edge offering no mountain views at all.

From the top of Colorado's highest 14er mountain peak to the lowest point is a difference of around 11,123 feet. Keep reading to explore both locations a bit further below.

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Colorado's Highest Point

Colorado's highest 14er mountain is Mount Elbert. Located in Lake County, the mountain reaches 14,433 feet overlooking Twin Lakes and the rest of the Sawatch Range. Colorado's highest point is more than 300 miles away from the state's lowest point.

Colorado's Lowest Point

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The lowest point in Colorado is practically Kansas. The lowest elevation in the Centennial State is found in Eastern Yuma County along the Colorado/Kansas border. The point at which the Arikaree River crosses into Cheyenne County, Kansas, has an elevation of only 3,317 feet.

The Arikaree River

The Arikaree River flows for about 156 miles through Colorado, Kansas, and into Nebraska's Republican River. The point on the river that crosses into Kansas is located at 39°58′41″N 102°03′06″W, this spot is the highest "low point" of any state. Colorado's lowest point of 3,317 feet is higher than the highest point in 18 other states.

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