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A Look at the Top:
Pikes Peak has four distinct types of vegetation belts:
Foothills: 5,400-7,000 feet
Montane: 7,000-9,500 feet
Subalpine: 9,500-11,500 feet.
Alpine: Above 11,500 feet: You have reached the harshest environment on Pikes Peak. Even the trees do not grow here! There are some hardships trees can not endure, like moisture-robbing winds, sub-zero temperatures, massive snow packs, and thin soil. Have you notices any of these alpine hardships today? |