Old Spanish Trail Landmark
A historic trade route that connects Santa Fe NM with Los Angeles, CA and crosses 6 states!
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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 >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 >Mosca Pass Trail
Length: 7 Miles Round Trip Difficulty: Moderate Driving Instructions From Alamosa, there are two ways. Go North on Hwy 17, 13 miles from junction of 160/17. Take right/east for 14 miles to junction of CO 150 and left/north to Sand Dunes 5 miles.
Read More >Giant Fir Trail
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 >High Dune Trail
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 >Del Norte Quarry Trail
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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