The Top 9 Attractions in Conejos County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Conejos County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Conejos County is a region where 9
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Platoro
Highlight • Settlement
Two lodges in Platoro, open May til September, are the first place with cafe food and limited grocery items on the 3 or 4 days ride on the Divide mountain bike trail between Del Norte and Abiquiu
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Colorado-New Mexico border
Highlight • Monument
This marks the state junction on the Continental Divide Trail. From here, the CDT runs approximately 750 miles north through Colorado to Wyoming, and another 800 miles south to Crazy Cook Monument at the Mexican border.
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Cumbres & Toltec - Historic Scenic Railroad
Highlight • Monument
Highest surviving narrow gauge steam railroad, shuttling tourists some 22 miles between Chama and Antonito
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Forest Road 114 to Red Lake Trail
Highlight • Trail
The mostly gravel forest road leads after a few miles to the 2.5 mile long Red Lake Trail. It is a mild gradual climb to 10600 ft elevation. The lake …
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Lookout Mtn, Little & Big Red Mtn - Overlook & Info
Highlight • Viewpoint
Geologic information boards provide some context here to the impressive colorful rocks exposed in the slopes above.
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Historic Cumbres & Toltec Railroad crossing, FR 117
Highlight • Monument
Twice a day you can be lucky to see the historic steam train passing through this hilly meadow landscape
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Spectacle Lake & Campground
Highlight • Lake
Beautiful lake just north of Fdr 250, across from Spectacle Lake Campground. If it is full, there's Conejos Campground just a few hundred yards up north.
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Historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Highlight • Monument
If you're lucky or timed it right, this is a great place to see the historic highest surviving narrow gauge steam railroad, shuttling tourists some 22 miles between Chama and Antonito.
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Colorado-New Mexico Border (Rio Grande National Forest)
Highlight • Natural
Forest Road 117 here crosses between Rio Grande National Forest and Carson National Forest, at the Colorado-New Mexico state line.
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