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Unwind at the Joyful Journey Hot Springs
Moffat, Colorado
5.0
Joyful Journey hot springs offers the full hotel and spa treatment, but in a valley where most people live off the grid, we chose the more rugged experience.The yurts gather together like penguins huddling not far from the springs. The wooden slates offer welcome relief from the frigid valley weather. The dogs snuggled into the yurt, and we bundled off to the hot springs.The three pools range f...
Haydan & Medano Pass Sand Dunes OHV Route
Moffat, Colorado
94.22 mi
/ 8665 ft gain
Haydan & Medano Pass Sand Dunes OHV Route is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Minturn, Colorado.
Climb in Penitente Canyon
Del Norte, Colorado
Located in the San Luis Valley of south central Colorado, this beautiful piece of BLM land is a place loved by locals and most Colorado climbers.
Upon arriving at the Penitente Canyon parking area, which is free of charge, head towards the map at the entrance on of the canyon. From here hang a right and you'll be on your way to some beautiful sport routes bolted up the volcanic tuft.
The canyo...
Mountain Bike at Penitente Canyon
Del Norte, Colorado
8 mi
/ 900 ft gain
The Area: The maze of large round boulders in Penitente Canyon was once a refuge for a radical Christian sect. Now it is home to some radical mountain biking trails! Think Moab features, Fruita flow, and no crowds. Read below to find out the best trails to ride in this area, and combine riding with a night of camping right by the trailhead for a fun, easy, and awesome weekend adventure.
To get...
Penitente Canyon Loop
Del Norte, Colorado
1.62 mi
/ 348 ft gain
Penitente Canyon Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Del Norte, Colorado.
Penitente Capulin Loop
Del Norte, Colorado
3.66 mi
/ 420 ft gain
Penitente Capulin Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Del Norte, Colorado.
Garner Creek Trail (FS 752)
Moffat, Colorado
11.06 mi
/ 4167 ft gain
Garner Creek Trail (FS 752) is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Moffat, Colorado.
Colorado Trail : Segment 17
Saguache, Colorado
20.53 mi
/ 2507 ft gain
Colorado Trail : Segment 17 is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Saguache, Colorado.
Colorado Trail : Segment 16
Salida, Colorado
14.9 mi
/ 2746 ft gain
Colorado Trail : Segment 16 is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Sargents, Colorado.
Places to stay
Villa Grove, Colorado
Brewery Creek Guard Station
Overview
Brewery Creek Guard Station is situated at an elevation of 9,500 feet in a densely wooded aspen grove overlooking Brewery Creek....
Saguache, Colorado
Upper Crossing Guard Station
Overview
Upper Crossing Guard Station is located at an elevation of 8,400 feet, along a scenic byway near the Continental Divide, offerin...
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...
Salida, Colorado
Ohaver Lake
Overview
O'Haver Lake Campground sits at an elevation of 9,200 feet, with ponderosa pines and aspen. It is located on the shores of O'Ha...
Saguache, Colorado
Stone Cellar Guard Station
Overview
Stone Cellar Guard Station is a remote cabin located at an elevation of 9,500 feet, just outside the boundary of La Garita Wilde...
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