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 …
There is a gravel lot at the top of North Taylor Road. From here you can run south along the Rainbow Trail (doubletrack forest road) all the way down the …
The fantastic views from Humboldt Peak (14056 ft) make this hike totally worth it. From Humboldt Peak, there's a panoramic view of the North and South Colony Valleys, Crestone Needle, …
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 …
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 …
The Rainbow Trail is a nontechnical double track trail which passes by a couple creek waterfalls, with views out from the Sangre de Cristos. The trail is half exposed, half in the trees on the slope of Beck Mountain.
Green crystal clear water forms this lake surrounded by Pine Tree forest, contrasting with the grizzly colors of the mountain formed by rocks. Lake of the Clouds can also be a base camp to reach Spread Eagle Peak.
Horn Lake is a small lake formed by the melting of glaciers on Little Baldy Mountain and Mount Adams. The trail goes up following Horn Creek, it is not so well-maintained, but still worth it.
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.
There is a great trail that runs parallel to North Taylor Road. You can follow the foothills of the Sangre de Cristos and enjoy the spectacular elevated views of Westcliffe and the mountains over yonder.