The Top 8 Natural Monuments in Saguache County
Saguache County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8
beautiful natural monuments in Saguache County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Saguache County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Ventana / La Garita Natural Arch
Highlight • Natural Monument
La Garita (or La Ventana) Natural Arch is different from many of the natural rock arches scattered around Colorado. Rather than being formed from uplifted sandstone as most arches are, …
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Dunes Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
This is a superb viewpoint for the Great Sand Dunes National Park. It's just a short uphill hike from the Piñon Flats Campground or there's parking on the Medano Pass …
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Point of No Return Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
The Sand Ramp Trail is a glorious way to get more intimate with the Great Sand Dune National Park. It takes you through mixed forests and fields of juniper, allowing …
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Kit Carson Mountain
Highlight • Summit
Kit Carson Mountain is one for those who like 14er adventures, it's challenging but worth it. The trail has climbing parts of class 2 and 3, so an alpine hiking …
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Willow Lake
Highlight • Lake
Willow Lake is formed by crystal clear water that comes directly from the glacier in Obstruction Peak (13800 ft). Expect stunning views of a blue water lake contrasting with the …
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Saddle below San Luis Peak
Highlight • Mountain Pass
This saddle sits just above 12,500 feet, and is the junction to San Luis Peak with the CDT/CT. From this point it is 1.4 miles to the summit of San Louis Peak and 1,300 feet of elevation gain.
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La Garita mesas – Rio Grande National Forest
Highlight • Natural Monument
Towering rock formations line spectacularly along Natural Arch Road, El Horn Canyon, into Rio Grande National Forest
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View of the Great Sand Dunes
Highlight • Viewpoint
Medano Pass Primitive Road follows the Medano Creek through a valley and eventually opens up to the Great Sand Dunes National Park. From this slightly elevated spot on the trail, …
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