Before moving to Colorado, we’d visit some friends who lived in Colorado Springs from time to time. During a drive through the Rampart Range, you could just see the silhouettes of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.
The friend leading the trip told us that it was one of the most rugged mountain ranges in the state.
While I’m still uncertain about that claim, the Sangre de Cristos hold a special place in our hearts because of that story.
Where Did Colorado’s Sangre de Cristo Get Their Name?
Ever seen the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at sunrise or sunset? The peaks of the mountains glow bright red, especially when they’re blanketed in snow. Some say it looks like the mountains are bleeding…