The Best Hiking in Alamosa County

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 d...

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 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mosca, Colorado.

South Zapata Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Mosca, Colorado.

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 ta...

Ellingwood Point via Lake Como Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Mosca, Colorado.

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, c...

Lake Como is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Eagle, Colorado.

Ellingwood Point and Blanca Peak is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Alamosa, Colorado.

This hike starts on Lake Como Road with the goal of eventually reaching Lake Como.  If you have a modified 4WD car you can get all the way to the lake in it, but if you do not feel like risking damage to your vehicle park as low as you deem necessary to do that.  Most 4WD stock vehicles can make ...

The Great Sand Dunes are one the most unique landscapes in Colorado. These massive dunes are the tallest sand dunes in North America. Hiking these dunes can be very difficult, but well worth the amazing views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. If you plan on visiting in the summer, be sure t...

Sand Dunes Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mosca, Colorado.

Wellington Ditch Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mosca, Colorado.

Montville Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Mosca, Colorado.

Mosca Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mosca, Colorado.

The Mosca Pass trail is an (approx) 8 mile out and back hike that takes you through beautiful ponderosa and aspen forests to summit 1500 above the start. The trailhead parking is the first left after the Great Sand Dunes visitor center. It is a moderate hike, but allow for several hours, as the w...