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| Adams Fork Creek - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This creek flows from the headwaters below Summit Peak on the Continental Divide to join the Conejos River near Platoro Reservoir. This creek enters the South San Juan Wilderness. |
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| Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge - Hiking In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges | | 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. |
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| Cathedral Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This trail measures 3.25 miles one-way and is located within the Rio Grande National Forest. The beginning elevation is 9,370 feet and the ending elevation is 10,960 feet. This trail is rated as "easy-moderate" and is sees "light" usage. |
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| Cotton Creek Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | The trail is well marked and maintained. It follows the creek through a rugged, steep canyon and diverse scenery. Teacup Lake presents an opportunity for primitive route-finding. |
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| Crater Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This trail measures 3.5 miles one-way and is located within the Rio Grande National Forest. This trail is rated as "easy-moderate" and is sees "heavy" usage. |
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| Cross Creek Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This trail measures 4.0 miles one-way and is located within the Rio Grande National Forest. This trail is rated as "moderate" and is sees "moderate" usage. |
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| Duck Lake Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | The trail is located within the Rio Grande National Forest and measures 7.0 miles long. The beginning elevation is 8,900 feet and the ending elevation is 10,040 feet. This trail is rated as "easy-moderate". |
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| Elk Creek Trail - Backpacking Trails | | 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. |
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| Hidden Lake Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | 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. |
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| Highland Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | 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. |
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| Hope Creek Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | 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. |
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| Kerr Lake Road - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | 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. |
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| La Garita Wilderness - Hiking In Wilderness Areas | | La Garita Wilderness encompasses 103,986 acres on the Gunnison and Rio Grande National Forests. The area offers a variety of recreational opportunities. |
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| Lake Fork Creek Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | This trail begins at the entrance to Lake Fork Ranch where the Lake Fork Trailhead is located. It is a gentle hike along the Lake Fork Creek to Big Lake. The trail then climbs steeply to a saddle between Forest King Mountain and Mammoth Mountain and drops steeply into the community of Platoro.. |
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| Lake Fork Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | 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. |
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| Medano Lake Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | 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. |
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| Middle Fork Conejos River Trail - Trail Systems, Backpacking Trails | | 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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| Miners Creek Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | 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. |
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| Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge - Hiking In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges | | 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. |
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| North Fork Conejos River Trail - Trail Systems, Backpacking Trails | | 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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| North Rock Creek Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This trail has a beginning elevation of 9,000 feet and an ending elevation of 11,700 feet. This trail is rated as "moderate" and receives light usage unless it is during big-game hunting season. |
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| Platoro Reservoir - Trail Systems | | The 6,000-acre of the reservoir offers visitors great fishing, camping, hiking, and boating. The Platoro Reservoir is located in a high mountain valley with broad vistas of the San Juan Mountains. Since the recreation season is short and the location remote, use is low to moderate. |
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| Red Lake Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | 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. |
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| Rio Grande National Forest - Hiking In National Forests | | 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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| San Luis State Park - Hiking In State Parks | | The 2,369-acre park offers camping, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, hiking, picnicking, boating, fishing and great photo opportunities. |
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| Sheep Creek Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This trail measures 6.5 miles and has a beginning elevation of 8,450 feet and an ending elevation of 10,400 feet. This trail is rated as "moderate" and receives "light" usage. |
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| South Fork Conejos River Trail - Trail Systems, Backpacking Trails | | 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 Rock Creek Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This trail measures just under two miles, and is located within the Rio Grande National Forest. This trail is rated as "easy-moderate" and it receives "light" usage. |
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| South San Juan Wilderness Area - Hiking In Wilderness Areas | | 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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| South Zapata Creek Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | 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. |
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| Spectacle Lake Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | 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. |
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| Tewksberry Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | 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. |
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| Three Forks Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This 1.9 mile one-way trail has very little elevation change. It is rated as "easy" and sees "moderate" usage. |
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