The Venable Trailhead, located within the staggering landscapes of the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness near Westcliffe, Colorado, serves as a premier gateway to some of the most dramatic high-alpine terrain in Custer County. Arriving at the trailhead, the immediate ground-truth impression is one of immense mountain scale, where the towering peaks of the Sangre de… Continue reading Venable Trailhead
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Lower Barr Trail
Lower Barr Trail to Eagles nest is a difficult 4.7 mile out and back hiking trail near Manitou Springs, Colorado that had an elevation gain of 1,879ft and is dog friendly.
Platte Springs Trail
Platte Springs Trail is a one mile, very difficult hike. It can be accessed by contining from where the Platte River Trail ends at the South Platte River or from the north at the end of Forest Road 210.