Horse & Equestrian in Alamosa, Colorado
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Alamosa, Colorado
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Horse Use In National ForestsTrails
Horse Use In National Forests

Rio Grande National Forest
The Rio Grande National Forest consists of 1.86 million acres and four wilderness areas. This area offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities for all visitors.
Horses are allowedBirdwatchingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedWildlife viewingFishingRV campingTent campingCross country skiers are allowedPicnic tableFees are chargedHandicapped AccessToiletsPets must be kept on leash
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Trails

Elk Creek Trail
This trail follows Elk Creek from its confluence with the Conejos River to its upper reaches and passes through a variety of terrain including deep canyons and wide meadow valleys. The trail is well traveled by fishermen, hikers, and horse packers, and is easy to follow.
Horses are allowedHiking is allowedFishingWildlife viewingTent campingBirdwatchingMountain bikes are allowedParkingFees are charged

Hidden Lake Trail
This 2.7 mile one-way trail has a beginning elevation of 8,700 feet and an ending elevation of 10,200 feet. This trail is rated as "moderate" and receives "moderate" usage.
Horses are allowedHiking is allowedWildlife viewing

Highland Trail
This 9.5 mile one-way trail has a beginning elevation of 10,500 feet and an ending elevation of 12,200 feet. This trail is rated as "moderate" and receives "light" usage.
Horses are allowedHiking is allowed

Hope Creek Trail
This 6.0 mile one-way trail has a beginning elevation of 9,500 feet and an ending elevation of 12,000 feet. This trail is rated as "moderate" and receives "light" usage.
Horses are allowedHiking is allowed

Lake Fork Trail
This 7.0 mile one-way trail has a beginning elevation of 8,800 feet and an ending elevation of 11,400 feet. This trail is rated as "easy" and receives "moderate" usage.
Horses are allowedHiking is allowedToiletsParkingPicnic table

Medano Lake Trail
This 4.0 mile one-way trail has a beginning elevation of 9,600 feet and an ending elevation of 11,500 feet. This trail is rated as "easy-moderate" and receives "moderate-heavy" usage.
Horses are allowedHiking is allowed

Miners Creek Trail
This 7.0 mile one-way trail has a beginning elevation of 9,000 feet and an ending elevation of 11,500 feet. This trail is rated as "moderate" and receives "very light" usage.
Horses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedWildlife viewing

Red Lake Trail
This trail has a beginning elevation of 10,300 feet and an ending elevation of 11,700 feet. This trail is rated as "easy-moderate" and receives "heavy" usage.
Horses are allowedHiking is allowedWildlife viewing

South Zapata Creek Trail
This trail measures 5.0 miles and has a beginning elevation of 9,200 feet and an ending elevation of 11,900 feet. This trail is rated as "moderate" and receives "light" usage.
Horses are allowedHiking is allowedWildlife viewingParking

Spectacle Lake Trail
This trail measures 1.5 miles and has a beginning elevation of 8,750 feet and an ending elevation of 9,100 feet. This trail is rated as "easy" and receives "moderate" usage.
Horses are allowedHiking is allowed

Tewksberry Trail
This trail measures five miles one-way, and is located within the Rio Grande National Forest. This trail is rated as "moderate" and it receives "moderate" usage.
Horses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedRV campingTent camping
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