The Horn Creek Trailhead is a high-altitude entry point into the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Westcliffe and serves as the gateway for a significant backcountry hiking route. Located in Custer County within the San Isabel National Forest, it is known for offering an immersive wilderness experience that contrasts sharply with more accessible Front… Continue reading Horn Creek Trailhead
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Camanche Trailhead
Camanche Trailhead is a moderate 5mile out and back hiking trail near Westcliffe, Colorado. It leads to Camanche Lake and is dog friendly.
Rainbow Trail
Rainbow Trail is a difficult 30 mile out and back hiking trail near Westcliffe, Colorado and is dog friendly.
Alvarado Trailhead
Alvarado Trailhead at Alvarado Campground is a 0.7 mile lightly out and back hiking trail near Westcliffe, Colorado that has an elevation gain of 127ft and is dog friendly.
Venable Trailhead
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