outdoor activities
Penitente Canyon Trail
Length: Variable-25 Miles of Trail in Total Difficulty: Variable Based on Trail Driving Instructions From Alamosa, drive 15 miles west on Highways 160 and 285. In Monte Vista, take a right on 285 and drive 18 miles north towards Center.
Read More >Duck Lake Trail
Length: 7.4 Miles Round Trip Difficulty: Easy to Medium Driving Instructions From Alamosa, drive south on 285 to Antonito, and continue west on Highway 17 toward Chama and Cumbres and La Manga Passes. At the 23 mile mark, the highway goes over the Conejos River and starts the ascent toward La Manga Pass.
Read More >South Rock Creek Trail
Length: 4 Miles Round Trip Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Driving Instructions From Alamosa, take highway(s) 160/285 west to Monte Vista where 160 continues west and 285 turns north (Dairy Queen corner). Take a left (South) at this junction on Colorado 15.
Read More >Middle Frisco Trail
Length: 13.1 Miles Round Trip Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Driving Instructions From Alamosa, drive US 160 thirty-one miles West to Del Norte. Look for French Street on left just past Jack’s Market and take a left (South).
Read More >Alamosa Wildlife Refuge Trail
Length: 3.75 Miles Round Trip Difficulty: Easy Driving Instructions From Alamosa, at the junction of US 160 and CO Highway 17 on east end of town, drive 2.8 miles east on US 160 until you see the sign for the Alamosa Wildlife Refuge. Turn right (south) on El Rancho Lane and drive 2.5 miles south to Visitor Center. Once you cross the railroad tracks, the road turns to gravel and the refuge is on both sides of the road.
Read More >Rio Grande Trail
Length: 3.2 to 4.5 Round Trip Difficulty: Easy Driving Instructions From Alamosa, take State Street 3/4 mile North from Main Street to the bridge, cross over and gravel parking lot is on left. Trailhead Location The best location to start trails over the State Street Bridge at the parking lot immediately on left (West side). There are no fees.
Read More >North Crestone Trail
Length: 7 to 11.4 Miles Round Trip Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Driving Instructions From Alamosa, drive 37 miles North on Highway 17 to Moffat and 13 miles east to Crestone on County Road T. At the junction in Crestone take the left onto CR 71, which becomes Golden.
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