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Summit Springs Battlefield
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This is the site of an ambush on a group of Cheyenne and Sioux by the U.S. Calvary, back in the 1800s. It's on private land today, but hiking access is permitted and two monuments, as well as a couple of historical markers, are placed here. The battlefield is all plains and gullies, so it's an interesting walk terrain-wise, too.
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The Basics |
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Location: |
About 15 miles south of Sterling |
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Daily; anytime |
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Year-round |
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Free |
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970-522-5070 |
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Directions |
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Head south on I-76 out of Sterling for 10 miles until you reach the Atwood turn off. From there, go south on Colorado highway 63 for approximately 5 miles until you reach county road 43. Or you can look for the tiny Summit Springs Battlefield sign. Turn left (east) for two miles to the site.
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