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Greenhorn Mountain WildernessThe Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area, which contains a total of 23,087 acres and is located in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. It’s under the supervision of the U.S. Forest Service. The view at the summit of Greenhorn Mountain is a panoramic spectacle. The Great Plains, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Pikes Peaks, and Spanish Peaks can all be seen from the summit of Greenhorn Mountain.
Lake Isabel Lake Isabel is a natural lake located in Pueblo County. The lake is relatively small, covering an area of only about 30 acres. However, it is a popular destination for fishing and camping. The lake is home to several species of fish, including trout, bass, and catfish. There are also several campsites located around the lake, which offer scenic views of the water and surrounding mountains. In addition to fishing and camping, Lake Isabel is also a popular spot for swimming and picnicking.
Lake IsabelLake Isabel is a reservoir located in the San Isabel National Forest in Pueblo and Custer counties, in Colorado, United States. The lake is in the Wet Mountains. The lake is open to fishing year round and is regularly stocked by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Available activities include fishing, hiking, camping and sledding in the winter.
Pueblo Mountain ParkPueblo Mountain Park is a recreational and educational hub in southern Colorado. Spanning over 4,600 acres, the park offers something for everyone with its hiking and biking trails, horseback riding stables, fishing lakes, and nature center. Visitors can also take advantage of the picnic areas, campgrounds, and playgrounds. In addition to its many recreational offerings, Pueblo Mountain Park is also home to a variety of plants and animals.
Mission: WolfMission: Wolf is a solar-powered nature center that provides a sanctuary for unwanted captive-born wolves and horses. At present, they care for 23 wolves and wolf-dog crossesand works to promote a better understanding of wolves in order to further reintroduction efforts and discourage attempts to keep wolves as pets.
Bishop CastleBishop Castle is an "elaborate and intricate "one-man project" named after its constructor, Jim Bishop, that has become a roadside attraction in central Colorado.The "castle" is located in south central Colorado on State Highway 165 in the Wet Mountains of Southern Colorado in the San Isabel National Forest, southwest of Pueblo, Colorado.
Huerfano ButteHuerfano Butte is a volcanic plug located 8.8 miles north of Walsenburg in Huerfano County. The butte stands 300-foot high like a lone sentinel in the arid scrubland. It’s visible for miles from any direction and served as a landmark for early explorers, signaling the route to life-giving rivers that flowed from the nearby Rocky Mountains.
Silver MountainSilver Mountain rises just east of Mt. Mestas and is composed of the same granitic materials. It is also at the center of a set of granitic dikes radiating outward like spokes on a wheel around the mountain. A good trekking destination and also you can spend some beautiful time here with breathtaking views and also with beautiful nature.
La Veta PassLa Veta Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.869m above the sea level, located on the boundary between Costilla and Huerfano counties, in south central Colorado in the United States.b While this new route is slightly higher, it has no sharp curves and is thus better suited to modern highway traffic.
Rough MountainRough Mountain is a mountain in the Sangre de Cristo Range in United States. It is one of the iconic location where you can have a good trek and also it offers breathtaking views and also you can get much close to the nature.
Lathrop State ParkLathrop State Park is nestled in the shadow of the Spanish Peaks. This beautiful park offers a gentle climate, 103 campsites, fishing, waterskiing, golfing, hiking and great views of the nearby mountain ranges.The park features two lakes, Martin Lake and Horseshoe Lake, that offer fishing for tiger muskie. Over 107,000 visitors passed through Lathrop State Park in the last year for which figures are available.
Martin LakeA majestic and beautiful lake located in the heart of Colorado. It is around 180 acres in size, is located within Lathrop, Colorado’s very first state park.Visitors to the area can expect enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, swimming.
Iron MountainIron Mountain is a mountain summit in the Never Summer Mountains of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 12,270-foot peak is located 2.4 miles east-southeast of the Cameron Pass, Colorado, United States, on the drainage divide separating State Forest State Park and Jackson County from Roosevelt National Forest and Larimer County.
Walsenburg ReservoirWalsenburg Reservoir is a reservoir in Colorado situated nearby to Walsenburg Water System Dam, and southwest of Lake Meriam. It was a 22-foot-high, 3,000-foot-long, high-hazard dam constructed circa 1910.
Walsenburg Mining MuseumThe Walsenburg Mining Museum, housed in an 1896 jail, exhibits not only the stories of Huerfano County's mining camps, but memorabilia from such notable characters. You can explore the stories of coal miners and the struggles between the miners and operators. Exhibits include photographs and miner's tools and equipment.
Mount MestasMount Mestas is an imposing peak in Huerfano County, lying 3,000 feet over the plains to the east. Although it is very prominent in in area, it hardly receives any visitors, bypassed for the popular Sierra Blanca Massif which is farther west along US 160. This peak poses a grueling climb, starting south of the mountain along the highway and slogging northward over 2,500 vertical feet to the summit.
La Veta Pass-Uptop Historic DistrictThe Uptop Historic District, sitting at an elevation of 9,382 feet, is a ghost town located on top of Old La Veta Pass. On the border of Huerfano and Costilla County, Uptop can be accessed most of the year along County Rd 443.
Medano PassMedano Pass is a high mountain pass in the San Juan Mountains on the Continental Divide, at an elevation of 12,933 feet. It is traversed by U.S. Highway 285 and State Highway 112. The pass provides the only year-round road access to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. The pass is also popular with off-road vehicle enthusiasts. In winter, the pass is used by cross-country skiers and snowmobilers. Medano Pass is one of the highest continuous paved roads in North America.
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Greenhorn MountainGreenhorn Mountain is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers in Pueblo County. The mountain is home to a variety of plant and animal life, as well as stunning views of the surrounding area. Greenhorn Mountain is also a popular spot for camping, picnicking, and fishing. For those looking for a challenge, the mountain also offers several hiking trails of varying difficulty. No matter what you're looking for, Greenhorn Mountain is sure to have something for everyone!