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Gems in San Isabel National Forest - 1

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gem Favorite Drone view of Cathedral Lake Trail.

Marion Mine

(7) Colorad…, CO

Recommended Routes in San Isabel National Forest - 3

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Favorite Enjoy phenomenal views from East Spanish Peak to the West Spanish Peak and the Sangre de Cristo Range.
Difficult Difficult

East Spanish Peak Ascent

9.2 mi 14.9 km 2,727' Up 831.29 m Up 2,727' Down 831.25 m Down

Walsenburg, CO
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Favorite Drone view of Cathedral Lake Trail.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Marion Mine

3.9 mi 6.3 km 889' Up 271.02 m Up 886' Down 270.01 m Down

Colorad…, CO
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Favorite Looking back down the trail on West Spanish Peak
Difficult Difficult

West Spanish Peak Trail to Summit

3.6 mi 5.8 km 2,399' Up 731.32 m Up 105' Down 32.11 m Down

San Luis, CO
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San Isabel National Forest Hiking

  • 227 Miles 365 Kilometers of Trail
  • 3 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Gem Gems
  • 5 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 21 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 34 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Areas Within San Isabel National Forest

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Trails in San Isabel National Forest - 57

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2.8 mi 4.5 km #1West Spanish Peak Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
San Luis, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
San Luis, CO
9.7 mi 15.6 km #2Wahatoya Trail #1304
Difficult Difficult
Walsenburg, CO
Difficult Difficult
Walsenburg, CO
12.7 mi 20.5 km #3Tanner/East Bear Gulch Trail #1333
Difficult Difficult
Cañon City, CO
Difficult Difficult
Cañon City, CO
8.5 mi 13.7 km #4Greenhorn Trail #1316
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Colorado City, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Colorado City, CO
2.4 mi 3.8 km #5Newlin Creek Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Florence, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Florence, CO
3.3 mi 5.3 km #6Apishapa Trail #1324
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Walsenburg, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Walsenburg, CO
5.0 mi 8.0 km #7Lewis Creek Trail #1331
Difficult Difficult
Florence, CO
Difficult Difficult
Florence, CO
5.1 mi 8.3 km #8Second Mace Trail #1322
Difficult Difficult
Colorado City, CO
Difficult Difficult
Colorado City, CO
10.7 mi 17.2 km #9Bartlett Trail #1310
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Colorado City, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Colorado City, CO
3.4 mi 5.5 km #10Dikes Trail #1389
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
San Luis, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
San Luis, CO

Photos of San Isabel National Forest - 50

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Early crossing of meadow. West Spanish Peak is hard to miss
Jul 20, 2017 near Walsenburg, CO
Great views at the top of timberline
Jul 20, 2017 near Walsenburg, CO
The old entrance to Marion Mine.
Nov 8, 2017 near Colorad…, CO
View of West Spanish Peak from the West Peak trail
Aug 1, 2018 near Walsenburg, CO
Looking back down the trail on West Spanish Peak
Aug 1, 2018 near Walsenburg, CO
Sunset on 11/2/18.
Nov 2, 2018 near Colorad…, CO
View from the Spur looking toward Davenport Campground
Oct 7, 2022 near Colorad…, CO
Drone view of Cathedral Lake Trail.
Sep 30, 2023 near Colorad…, CO
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