Westcliffe Colorado and Silver Cliff
in Custer County, sit at approximately 8000 ft., and are
surrounded by the majestic Sangre de Cristo mountain range
ascending to 14,000 ft heights, to the west and the Wet
Mountains to the east. The Collegiate Mountains can be
viewed to the north, and the Spanish Peaks sit in the south.
This particular area of the Colorado Rocky Mountains
is known as the Sangre de Cristo's and is famous for it's
unparallel views and endless miles of lush wilderness trails
and mountain meadows bursting with wild flowers.
Custer County is visited yearly by people from all over the
world, for not only the views of the mountains, but for the
many recreational activities found here; such as, hiking,
fishing, camping, horse back riding, bird watching, and
technical climbing, as well as the Wildlife preserve and
observatory it has held intact.
Traveling to
Westcliffe, situated in a high mountain meadow is an easy
scenic drive, only 3 hours from Denver, one and a half hours
from Colorado Springs, a short forty-five minute jaunt from
Canon City via the scenic hwy 50 along the Arkansas River
and from Pueblo, Westcliffe sits at the west end of hwy 96.
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If you choose to fly in, Custer County hosts a
small airport located approximately 9 miles south along Hwy
69 in Westcliffe. See the Wildflowers in the Wet Mountain
Valley
Every year the area hosts the famous BlueGrass
Festival, Stampede Rodeo, County Fair and a classic car show
and many other activities on the 4th of July and throughout
the summer months.
The historic museum in Silver
Cliff is a great guide to the details of the old western
mining days, when Silver Cliff lost the opportunity to be
the capital of Colorado to Denver by only a few votes.
Silver Cliff assured it would prevail in the polls built
a governors mansion, still standing today and has recently
been renovated to preserve the memories of days long past.
Once you arrive, you will realize this charming
little town is the center of activity for family fun. You
will soon be seeking the local real estate professionals to
spend your days with viewing the homes for sale in the area,
so you can prolong your stay in this magnificent mountain
valley.
The town of Westcliffe is the Custer County
seat and holds business offices for Custer County Assessor,
appraisers, mortgage companies, home inspectors, title
companies and all your other realty needs.
Come visit
Westcliffe and Silver Cliff and enjoy the adventure
throughout all of Custer County, where you will truly find a
sanctuary here to a small population of friendly faces and
radiant smiles.
