Mt. Democrat Trucker Hat Tenmile Range Some Class 2 scrambling toward

Some Class 2 scrambling toward the top of this one will test you but the dramatic views from the rocky boulder-strewn summit will certainly reward you

Avid hikers often knock out two mountains in a day along with neighboring Mt

Lincoln and remain open currently as long as hikers respect the rules by staying on the trails and follow trail signage

This is a very popular peak

the annual Pikes Peak Marathon attracts adventure seekers from around the country for a run up and down the mountain

Mt. Democrat Trucker Hat Tenmile Range Some Class 2 scrambling towardWere not fans of getting political, especially when hiking, but the naming of this mountain is rooted in politics. Mt. Democrat (elevation 14,148 ft) was originally known as Buckskin Peak, after the rowdy Buckskin Joe mining camp that was located near Fairplay. During the Civil War, a suggested name change to Republic Mountain was made in honor of then recently elected U. S. Republican President Abraham Lincoln. However, this idea was quickly thwarted