Salida, County seat in Chaffee County, Colorado.
Salida occupies a valley at 2,159 meters elevation along the Arkansas River, surrounded by mountains of the San Isabel National Forest.
The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad established Salida in 1880 as a crucial transportation center connecting mining communities in the Colorado mountains.
Native American communities, including Chumash and Lakota tribes, influenced local traditions that continue through ceremonies and gatherings in Salida.
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses through networking events, education programs, and community development initiatives.
Residents participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count, documenting local wildlife species while contributing to national conservation research.
Location: Chaffee County
Inception: 1880
Elevation above the sea: 2,159 m
Website: http://cityofsalida.com
GPS coordinates: 38.53140,-105.99600
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:15
St. Elmo
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Mount Antero
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Mount Princeton
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Mount Shavano
23.3 km
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
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Mount Ouray
23.3 km
Tabeguache Peak
24.5 km
Cronin Peak
28.5 km
Bushnell Peak
23.1 km
Agnes Vaille Falls
29.5 km
Manhattan Hotel
862 m
Carbonate Mountain
27.3 km
Morley Bridge
35.8 km
F Street Bridge
860 m
Grace Church
36.4 km
Bridge over Arkansas River
32.8 km
Alexander House
243 m
Heister House
645 m
J. M. Bonney House
36.9 km
Chaffee County Courthouse and Jail Buildings
36.6 km
Salida Regional Library
298 m
Gas Creek School
22.7 km
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6.8 km
Maysville School
16.9 km
Bode-Stewart House
199 m
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4.1 km
E.W. Corbin House
305 m
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