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From the top of Hermit Pass you get incredible views of both the east and west sides of the Sangre de Cristos. The Hermit Pass Road which leads up here from the east is a nontechnical climb on a semi-rocky road past an alpine lake and mountain peaks. The trail down the west side is a beautiful singletrack.

South Colony Lakes are at the base of Crestone Needle, giving you a privileged view of the peak, with green clear water surrounded by grass and a creek that flows from the lakes. This can be a good spot to camp before reaching the needle.

Close to Venable Trail, there's a short steadily steep trail to Venable Lakes, a group of small alpine lakes with fantastic views of Rio Grande National Forest.

Comanche Lake is a beautiful alpine lake in San Isabel National Forest. The trail to the lake is short, but can be rocky and steep; hiking poles are recommended to get down from the lake. Coming from Venable trail, you need to cross Phantom Terrace, a small ledge that connects the Comanche trail to Venable trail, this part seems to be more sketchy than it really is, you just need to have caution. The trail is better experienced between May and October due to snow and muddy conditions.

Venable Falls is a 30 ft waterfall tumbling down at least three tiers, the river flowing between ferns and pines. An amazing place to have some quiet time while enjoying the surroundings. While walking to Venable Trail, you can see how the valley was eroded due to intense power of water over time.

South Colony Lake is at the base of Crestone Needle, giving you a privileged view of the peak, with green clear water surrounded by grass and a creek that flows from the lake. It can be a good spot to camp before reaching the needle.

Highly challenging 14202 ft summit to reach in Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. Crestone Needle is considered a mountaineering route and requires proper climbing experience to get there. Expect incredible views of the San Isabel National Forest and Sangre de Cristo area.

The view from S-Mountain ist absolutely fantastic. In the background you can spot several 14ers.