Colorado Springs is located in the southern portion of the state of
Colorado. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located 65 miles
south of Denver. At 6,035 feet (1839 m) the city stands over one mile
(1.6 km) above sea level, though some areas of the city are
significantly higher and lower. Colorado Springs is situated near the
base of one of the most famous American mountains, Pikes Peak, in
the eastern edge of the Southern Rocky Mountains. It is the second
most populous city in the state of Colorado, after Denver.