A place to learn, play, and grow! Rio Grande Farm Park is a 38-acre community farm located in Alamosa, Colorado in the San Luis Valley. Formerly Polston Elementary School, we've transformed this cherished site into a vibrant hub where the convergence of education, farming, and sustainability empowers our community.
Read More >A historic trade route that connects Santa Fe NM with Los Angeles, CA and crosses 6 states!
Read More >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 >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 >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 >Length: 1 Mile Round Trip Difficulty: Easy to Medium Driving Instructions From Alamosa, drive US 160 west 47 miles to South Fork. Two miles west (160 is heading South at this point) on way toward Wolf Creek Pass, take a left turn onto the road with the sign that reads ‘Beaver Creek Reservoir’.
Read More >Length: 2.5 Miles Round Trip Difficulty: Medium to Moderate Driving Instructions From Alamosa, at the junction of Highways 17 and 160. North on 17 for 13.1 miles, turn right (East) at the sign for Great Sand Dunes, 16 miles straight to junction of CO 150, left (North) to Park.
Read More >Length: 4.5-6 Miles Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Driving Instructions From Alamosa, drive US 160 west through Monte Vista and proceed another 10 miles and see the sign for the “BLM Quarry Trail System” on the left (south side) before going down a hill toward Del Norte. Drive the gravel road for 1/2 mile a short distance past the Rifle Range..
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