Mount Democrat
The 14,152.3-foot (4,314 m) fourteener is located 5.4 miles (8.7 km) northwest (bearing 313°) of the Town of Alma, Colorado, United States, near the Continental Divide separating San Isabel National Forest and Lake County from Pike National Forest and Park County.[7] The Conservation Fund, a non-profit organization that protects land and water resources, acquired 300 acres of Mount Democrat.The purchase includes the trailhead and summit, and the Conservation Fund intends to transfer the land to the United States Forest Service to ensure permanent public access.The fourteeners are a popular destination for hikers and climbers, and they can be a significant economic boon for small towns near the trailheads.The Conservation Fund's purchase of Mount Democrat is seen as a positive development for recreation enthusiasts and the local economy.