Penitente Canyon Trail
Length: Variable-25 Miles of Trail in Total
Difficulty: Variable Based on Trail
San Luis Valley Trail Guide
Whether you are looking for a challenging alpine adventure or a casual hike with beautiful Colorado scenery, we’ve conveniently compiled 17 of our all-time favorite San Luis Valley Trails into one handy guide. In addition to routes and maps, within the guide you'll also find a plethora of insider tips so you can hike with confidence! Whichever hike you choose, you are sure to find adventure and create lasting memories.
Download the guide below or pick up a physical copy at the Colorado Welcome Center on your way into town.
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The Trail Guide
The ultimate guide for exploring the San Luis Valley's vast trail system! Find hikes within the awe-inspiring Great Sand Dunes National Park, the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, the rugged Rio Grande National Forest, and so much more. Your next unforgettable adventure starts right here.
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Giant Fir Trail
Length: 1 Mile Round Trip
Difficulty: Easy to Medium
Zapata Falls Trail
Length: 0.8 Miles
Difficulty: Easy to Medium
Wolf Creek Pass Trail
Length: Variable, pick a segment to hike
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Rio Grande Trail
Length: 3.2 to 4.5 Round Trip
Difficulty: Easy
Oxbow Trails System
Length: 0.47 to 1.1 Miles Round Trip
Difficulty: Easy
Middle Frisco Trail
Length: 13.1 Miles Round Trip
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Creede Mining Loop Trails
Length: 7.25 Miles Round Trip
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Alamosa Wildlife Refuge Trail
Length: 3.75 Miles Round Trip
Difficulty: Easy
Del Norte Quarry Trail
Length: 4.5-6 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
South Rock Creek Trail
Length: 4 Miles Round Trip
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
High Dune Trail
Length: 2.5 Miles Round Trip
Difficulty: Medium to Moderate
Embargo Creek Trail
Length: 11.8 Miles Round Trip
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Mosca Pass Trail
Length: 7 Miles Round Trip
Difficulty: Moderate
North Crestone Trail
Length: 7 to 11.4 Miles Round Trip
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Duck Lake Trail
Length: 7.4 Miles Round Trip
Difficulty: Easy to Medium
