If you hike, you’ve probably heard about 14ers. Colorado has the most in the country with 54. The state is a hot spot for these challenging hikes with 300,000 visitors every year, and now it’s starting to take a toll on Mother Nature and the surrounding infrastructure. More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: http://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.