Alamosa, Colorado
Top Spots in and near Alamosa
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La Veta, Colorado
Camp at Bear Lake
4.5There are two main campgrounds with enough room for RVs. A secret for dispersed campers, if the campgrounds are full, turn south on the dirt road by the lower campground and you can drop a tent anywhere. Caution as this turns into an extreme 4x4 trail within half a mile.From Walsenburg, take CO...Read more -
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Crater Lake in the South San Juan Wilderness
9.17 mi / 2133 ft gainHoliday weekends can be frustrating for solitude seekers. The extra day to play always seems to be challenged by the expected crowds of competition for your sought after spots. Fortunately for those of us who prefer quieter pastures, Colorado's 3.5+ million acres of wilderness still hold plenty ...Read more -
Westcliffe, Colorado
Venable-Comanche Trail
5.012.08 mi / 4085 ft gainVenable-Comanche Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Westcliffe, Colorado.Read more -
Aguilar, Colorado
Hike West Spanish Peak
5.07.2 mi / 2.38 ft gainThe West Spanish Peak is best reached by way of CO Hwy 12, which connects south and west through the town of La Veta, Colorado. From Denver travel I-25 south to Walsenburg (about 3.5 hours). At Walsenburg take US 160 to CO 12 southwest through the towns of La Veta and Cuchara.Cordova Pass Trailhe...Read more -
Westcliffe, Colorado
Backpack to Sand Creek Lakes
5.04 mi / 1700 ft gainStart at the Music Pass trail head south of Westcliffe, Colorado off County Road 119. You will need a 4x4 with high clearance to get to the actual trailhead as the last 2.5 miles are rough. Otherwise, park at the Crape Creek TH and walk the 2.5 miles up to Music Pass Trailhead.Once on the trail...Read more -
Moffat, Colorado
Unwind at the Joyful Journey Hot Springs
5.0Joyful Journey hot springs offers the full hotel and spa treatment, but in a valley where most people live off the grid, we chose the more rugged experience.The yurts gather together like penguins huddling not far from the springs. The wooden slates offer welcome relief from the frigid valley wea...Read more