Mile-High Step at the Colorado State Capitol

A brass placard on the west steps of the Colorado State Capitol marks the point traditionally described as one mile (5,280 feet) above sea level; the capitol building and its 13th step are a long-standing tourist photo spot. The marker has been widely promoted in city tourism materials and is frequently photographed by visitors seeking a "Mile High" photo. Modern geodetic surveys and datum changes have produced slightly different elevation figures, a fact that has been noted in official and media discussions. Regardless, the marked step remains a popular, well-known Denver landmark.