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| | Alberta Park Reservoir State Wildlife Area | | This refuge is located in Mineral County at the elevation of 10,202 feet. It contains over 60 acres of grasslands and the Alberta Lake. The lake has an average depth of 13 feet. | |
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| | Brown Lakes State Wildlife Area | | This area is a shallow reservoir located in the valley of Hermit Lakes Creek in the headwaters of the Rio Grande. The lake is managed as a cold-water fishery and has easy access on county roads. | |
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| | Devil Creek State Wildlife Area | | This State Wildlife Area is a prime area for Merriam's turkeys and mule deer. Hunting of deer, elk & bear can be experienced. Rabbit, Abert's squirrel, dove, turkey, blue grouse, & band-tailed pigeons provide sport for small game hunting. | |
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| | 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. | |
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| | Williams Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area | | This reservoir is maintained by annual stocking of fingerling Emerald Lake rainbow/natives, & kokanee salmon fry when available. Brook trout maintain their population by natural reproduction. | |
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| Mammals |
| | Caracas Sites | | This area, located within the Navajo State Park, provides 40 individual camping sites for trailers/RVs. All sites are equipped with electrical hook-ups. | |
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| | Devil Creek State Wildlife Area | | This State Wildlife Area is a prime area for Merriam's turkeys and mule deer. Hunting of deer, elk & bear can be experienced. Rabbit, Abert's squirrel, dove, turkey, blue grouse, & band-tailed pigeons provide sport for small game hunting. | |
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| | Nature Trail | | This 1,008 ft. dirt trail, located within the Navajo State Park, winds along the reservoir. | |
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| | Navajo Reservoir | | Fishing, boating, camping, and wildlife viewing are popular at this State Park. Catfish, crappie and smallmouth bass can be found in the shallows and near the lake surface. Kokanee salmon, northern pike and many varieties of trout are found in deep waters. | |
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| | Piedra Trail | | This brand new 5,063 ft. gravel trail continues from Windsurf Beach primitive campground along the Piedra arm of the lake. | |
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| | Rio Grande River | | Fishing on the Rio Grande River can bring in rainbow trout, native cutthroat and brown trout in all sizes up to 18 pounds. River rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing take place to one extent or another over portions of this section of the river. | |
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| | Rosa Sites | | This area, located within the Navajo State Park, provides 33 individual camping sites, 27 of which are for your trailer/RV. These 27 sites are full-hook-ups. The remaining six sites are designated for primitive tent camping only. | |
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| | Rosa Trail | | This 3,460 ft. dirt trail circles Rosa Campground, overlooking the lake and marina. | |
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| | Sambrito Wetlands Trail | | This trail, located within the Navajo State Park, is a 0.5 gravel trail that circles part of the Sambrito Wetlands Area of the park. The far end of the loop overlooks the San Juan River Valley and part of the lake in the distance. | |
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| | Tiffany Campground | | The campground, located within the Navajo State Park, provides 25 individual camping sites, 20 of which are for trailers/RVs. These 20 sites have No hook-ups. The remaining five sites are designated for primitive tent camping only. | |
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| | Windsurf Beach Trail | | This 6,024 ft gravel trail extends from the Visitor Center, along the old railroad grade which overlooks the lake, to Windsurf Beach primitive campground. | |
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| Wildlife Viewing 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. | |
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| Wildlife Viewing In State Parks |
| | Navajo State Park | | This 15,000 surface-acre reservoir extends for 35 miles south into New Mexico. Fishing, boating, camping, and wildlife viewing are popular at this State Park. | |
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| Wildlife Viewing In Wilderness Areas |
| | Middle Fork Conejos River Trail | | This 4.4 mile trail is located entirely within the boundaries of the South San Juan Wilderness Area. It is rated as "easy to moderate". The trail receives "moderate to heavy" usage. The beginning elevation is 10,250 feet, and the ending elevation is 11,400 feet. | |
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| | North Fork Conejos River Trail | | This 3.4 mile trail is located entirely within the boundaries of the South San Juan Wilderness Area. It is rated as "moderate", and receives "light" usage. The beginning elevation is 10,300 feet, and the ending elevation is 11,540 feet. | |
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| | South Fork Conejos River Trail | | This 10.0 mile trail is located entirely within the boundaries of the South San Juan Wilderness Area. It is rated as "more difficult", and receives "moderate" usage. The beginning elevation is 8,950 feet, and the ending elevation is 11,400 feet. | |
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| | South San Juan Wilderness Area | | About 180 miles of trails available to hikers here. The Continental Divide crosses the heart of the Wilderness for 42 miles. The South Fork of the Conejos River Trail will lead to the Conejos Peak Trail, which climbs north to the summit of Conejos Peak and offers a fantastic view into the heart of the area. | |
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