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Venable-Comanche Trail loop — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

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United States
Colorado
Custer County

Venable-Comanche Trail loop — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

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Venable-Comanche Trail loop — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

08:16

23.5km

1,390m

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

Looking for a trail that combines alpine lakes, waterfalls, and one of Colorado's most exciting …

Last updated: September 25, 2025

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Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

San Isabel National Forest

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3.70 km

Venable Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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 …

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11.4 km

Venable Lakes

Highlight • Lake

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.

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17.0 km

Comanche Lake

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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 …

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23.5 km

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23.3 km

121 m

< 100 m

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11.9 km

11.4 km

121 m

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