Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains form a major north-south mountain range in western North America, crossing Canada and the United States__. Known for high peaks, alpine passes, and coniferous forests, they offer destinations for skiing, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Rocky Mountains |
| Subregion | Western Cordillera |
| Country | United States |
| State | multiple |
| County | multiple |
| District | multiple |
| City | multiple |
| Neighborhood | multiple |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 40 |
| Longitude | -106 |
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12:59 PM LOCAL TIMEThe Rocky Mountains rise over 4,400 meters (14,000+ feet) in Canada and extend southward through the western US to near New Mexico, where they blend into the Basin and Range. The range’s high passes and alpine lakes make it a crossing corridor for routes like the Continental Divide Trail and transcontinental rail and highway lines. Dominant ecosystems include subalpine and montane forests of pine, fir, and spruce, with glaciated peaks and talus at the highest elevations. Visitors come to encounter iconic summits Longs Peak*, *Grays and Torres Peaks*, *Sunshine Village, engage in seasonal recreation (skiing, rafting, hiking), and explore cultural sites linked to Indigenous nations and settlement histories.
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