Scenic Drives in Alamosa, Colorado
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Alamosa, Colorado
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Bachelor Historic Loop Tour
There are 17 numbered interpretive stops and many points of interest and viewing along the Historic Loop Tour. The interpretive stops begin near the south end of town at stop #1 (Creede cemetery) and end near the north end of Creede at stop #17 (underground fire house).
Interpretive signs

Kerr Lake Road
This road heads north from the summit of Stunner Pass. The road follows the side of a ridge, passing through stands of spruce/fir. After reaching the top of the ridge, the road turns east and comes into an alpine meadow. From this point, Telluride Mountain can be seen to the northeast.
Hiking is allowed
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Scenic Drives 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.
BirdwatchingHorses are allowedHiking 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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Scenic Drives In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges

Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge
This refuge consists of wet meadows, river oxbows and riparian corridor primarily within the flood plain of the Rio Grande, and dry uplands vegetated with greasewood and saltbush. These areas support songbirds, water birds, raptors, mule deer, beaver and coyotes.
BirdwatchingHiking is allowedWildlife viewingToiletsVisitor center

Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge
This was established by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission in 1953 to provide a much needed habitat for wildlife, particularly waterfowl, in the San Luis Valley.
BirdwatchingHiking is allowedWildlife viewing
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