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Camp at Mosca Campground
Hooper, Colorado
Where to camp: San Luis State Park is located 15 miles west of Great Sand Dunes National Park, San Luis State Park features views of San Luis Lake, the Great Sand Dunes and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The campground provides water and hot showers, which we enjoyed after a day of hiking the dunes. Reserve your campsite here.If you're making this a couple day trip, here's a guide to a few g...
Zapata Falls Trail Extended Route
Mosca, Colorado
5.99 mi
/ 1398 ft gain
Zapata Falls Trail Extended Route is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mosca, Colorado.
Zapata Falls and North Fork South Zapata Creek
Mosca, Colorado
7.87 mi
/ 3271 ft gain
Zapata Falls and North Fork South Zapata Creek is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mosca, Colorado.
South Zapata Lake Trail
Mosca, Colorado
8.96 mi
/ 3012 ft gain
South Zapata Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Mosca, Colorado.
Zapata Falls
Alamosa County, Colorado
4.7
0.5 mi
/ 150 ft gain
Driving towards the Sand Dunes, you will see a sign marker that indicates the road up to Zapata Falls. Turn right onto the road a follow it for about 2 miles until you hit the parking lot at the top. The road is in pretty rough condition so if your car doesn't have high clearance make sure you take it slow. Once you reach the parking lot, you will see an 10ft sign indicating the trail head. You...
Ellingwood Point via Lake Como Road
Alamosa, Colorado
19.14 mi
/ 6289 ft gain
Ellingwood Point via Lake Como Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Mosca, Colorado.
Summit Blanca and Ellingwood Peaks
Lake Como Trailhead, Colorado
7 mi
/ 6800 ft gain
Blanca Peak is nestled at the heart (and the top) of a four peak ceiling located at the southern-most tip of Colorado's intimidating Sangre de Christo range. The peak is known for its impeccable 360 degree views, as you can see well over 100 miles in every direction thanks to Colorado's clean, crisp, thin air. The entire hike is roughly 17 miles round trip and should be done in two days. Ambi...
Lake Como
Mosca, Colorado
8 mi
/ 2890 ft gain
Lake Como is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Eagle, Colorado.
Ellingwood Point and Blanca Peak
Mosca, Colorado
13.73 mi
/ 5262 ft gain
Ellingwood Point and Blanca Peak is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Alamosa, Colorado.
Places to stay
Mosca, Colorado
Pinon Flats Campground
Overview
Pinon Flats Campground is located in Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in southern Colorado. The huge dunes are the ...
Del Norte, Colorado
Penitente Canyon Campground
Penitente Campground is located in the Penitente Canyon Recreation Area. Avid rock climbers will love the walls and pinnacles of Penitent...
Del Norte, Colorado
Off Cow Camp Cabin
Overview
Off Cow Camp is a small cabin located in a high elevation meadow at 10,500 feet on Burro Creek near an off-highway vehicle trail...
Del Norte, Colorado
Fitton Guard Station Cabin
Overview
Fitton Guard Station is a small cabin located in a high elevation meadow at 10,600 feet on Burro Creek near an off-highway vehic...
Westcliffe, Colorado
Alvarado Campground
Overview
Alvarado Campground, located at an elevation of 9,000 ft., is a prime location for accessing easy to challenging hikes in the Sa...
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