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The best walks and hikes in Custer County

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Want to go hiking in Custer County to explore more of this corner of

Colorado? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Custer County to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Custer County is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: October 20, 2025

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1. Humboldt Peak via South Colony Trail — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

10.1km

04:02

770m

Forest trail to alpine lakes and ridge scrambling with stunning Crestone Peaks panorama.

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2. Venable-Comanche Trail loop — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

23.5km

08:16

1,390m

Alpine lakes, waterfalls, and thrilling Phantom Terrace ridge walk through Colorado's Sangre de Cristo peaks.

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3. Lake of the Clouds — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

14.2km

04:45

710m

Crystal-clear alpine lakes nestled in pine forest with excellent trout fishing opportunities.

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4. Venable Falls — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

7.48km

02:33

410m

Wilderness trail through aspen groves to tiered Venable Falls cascading through a narrow canyon.

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5. Horn Creek Trail to Horn Lake — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

16.3km

06:40

830m

Creek-side climb through Sangre de Cristo Wilderness to glacial Horn Lakes in an alpine cirque.

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The best walks and hikes in Custer County

1. Humboldt Peak via South Colony Trail — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

2. Venable-Comanche Trail loop — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

3. Lake of the Clouds — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

4. Venable Falls — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

5. Horn Creek Trail to Horn Lake — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

6. Music Pass Trail to Lower Sand Creek Lake — Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

7. South Colony Lake — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

8. Venable Falls – Venable Lakes loop from Westcliffe

9. Lake of the Clouds loop from Westcliffe

10. Crystal Falls loop from Crestone

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