Where is Mestaa’Ėhehe Mountain?

Mestaa’Ėhehe is a high mountain peak at an elevation of

above sea level, located in

, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Where is Mestaa’Ėhehe Mountain?

The peak is located in the

north-central part of Colorado

, within the Arapaho National Forest.

Why is it called Mestaa’Ėhehe Mountain?

The summit, formerly known as Squaw Mountain, was renamed

as Mestaa’Ėhehe Mountain. The new name honors

Mestaa’ėhehe — also known as “Owl Woman”

— a Southern Cheyenne translator who helped negotiate relations between Native Americans and white settlers in the early 19th century. The change was part of a broader effort to eliminate the use of the term

“squaw,” long considered a derogatory slur

against Native American women.

What’s at the summit of Mestaa’Ėhehe Mountain?

At the summit there is an array of communication towers, plus a

two-story stone lookout tower

, built in 1925. The top provides

of the Eastern Plains to the east, Pikes Peak to the south, Mt. Evans and the mountains of James Peak Wilderness to the west, and the mountains of Indian Peaks Wilderness and Rocky Mountain National Park to the north. It’s among the

highest lookout towers in the United States

How long is the road to Mestaa’Ėhehe Mountain?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved and

Forest Service Road 192.1

. It’s a bumpy road but not so tough. A

high-clearance vehicle

is recommended for the drive. It is

(formerly Squaw Pass Road), also known as Colorado State Highway 103.

Is the road to Mestaa’Ėhehe Mountain open in winter?

Located to the west of

(Squaw Pass), in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, the road is

. Visitors should be prepared for

high-altitude conditions

. At this elevation it can be extremely

. Summertime temperatures average 70 degrees but can drop as low as

at night or during the frequent summer afternoon thunderstorms. For your safety, be sure to

check the weather forecast

before you begin your trip.

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