Cotopaxi, CO
- Elevation
- 6,359 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Tucked into the rugged Arkansas River canyon along Highway 50, Cotopaxi is a tiny mountain community set midway between Cañon City and Salida. Life here revolves around the outdoors, with renowned whitewater rafting right down the road and striking views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. It offers quiet, wide-open rural living within an easy drive of neighboring valley towns.
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