Raton, New Mexico
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Raton, New Mexico
Rock Climb at Sugarite Canyon
Most ratings range from 5.7 to 5.11 with fewer 5.12. Only one climb in the whole area is bolted-- and that is a 5.10a. To get to this area it is about a 10 minute scramble through woods and boulders on a path that leads straight to the south facing wall.Driving through Raton, New Mexico exit at t...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 -
Colfax County, New Mexico
Hike to Clear Creek in Cimarron Canyon State Park
4.02.5 mi / 1000 ft gainHead North from Eagle Nest towards Cimarron, and about 7 miles (or less) on your right hand, you will find two big signs with a parking area on both sides of the road. If you park on the right side, walk on the inside of the guardrail until you find the trail head sign. If you parked on the left ...Read more -
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
Camping and Lodging in Raton
Raton, New Mexico
Raton KOA Journey
For more than a century, Raton has been a convenient stopping place along the path between Colorado and New Mexico. Now the "path" has tu...
Colfax County, New Mexico
Cimarron Campground
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Cimarron Campground is located in the scenic Valle Vidal within Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, at an elevation o...
Weston, Colorado
Purgatoire Campground
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Purgatoire Campground is nestled near the headwaters of the Purgatoire River in the beautiful Culebra Range of the Sangre de Cri...
La Veta, Colorado
Blue Lake Campground
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Blue Lake Campground is located in the beautiful San Isabel National Forest at an elevation of 10,500 ft. Views of the nearby C...
La Veta, Colorado
Bear Lake Campground (Co)
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Bear Lake Campground is located in the beautiful San Isabel National Forest at an elevation of 10,480 ft. Views of the nearby C...