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10 1 Day Treks to Explore in Custer County

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Checkout places to visit in Custer County

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Custer County
Custer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. A large percentage of the county is National Forest land in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains on the west side and in the Wet Mountains on the east. The only lake of size is the DeWeese Reservoir in the north end of the Wet Mountain Valley.

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1 Day Treks to Explore in Custer County

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Broken Hand Peak
Broken Hand is one of the first mountains to greet hikers and drivers on the South Colony Road. Its steep east face is a brilliant demonstration of the rock strata in the area.
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Cottonwood Peak
Cottonwood Peak is a mountain in northwestern British Columbia, Canada, located in the Iverson Creek area. It is a volcanic feature of the Northern Cordilleran Volcanic Province that formed in the past 1.6 million years during the Pleistocene Epoch.
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Horn Peak Trailhead
The Horn Creek Trailhead is located near Horn Creek Ranch southwest of the town of Westcliffe. To get to the trailhead, drive south from Westcliffe on SH-69 and turn right on Schoolfield Road after ~3 miles. Go a mile west on Schoolfield and then turn left on Macey Lane and head south for 2 miles. Turn right on Horn Road and head west to Horn Creek Ranch, which is reached after ~3.5 miles. At the ranch, turn right at a signed junction and reach the Horn Creek TH after .25 miles
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Humboldt Peak
Humboldt Peak is a high mountain summit of the Crestones in the Sangre de Cristo Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 14,070-foot fourteener is located in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness of San Isabel National Forest. The standard route on the peak is a hike along a trail, with rock scrambling near the summit. The trail climbs the peak from the South Colony Lakes basin, accessed from the east side of the range.
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Little Horn Peak
Little Horn Peak is located in the northern section of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains of Southeastern Colorado. A prominent peak facing east towards the Wet Mountain Valley just south of the town of Westcliffe. It lies within the boundaries of the Sangre De Cristo Wilderness. Due to the its steep rocky terrain and class 3 exposures on its final approach, at 13,143ft, Little Horn Peak boasts a challenge to all who climb it.
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Mount Adams
Mount Adams is a high mountain summit of the Crestones in the Sangre de Cristo Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 13,937-foot thirteener is located in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, 5.1 miles east by north of the Town of Crestone, Colorado, United States, on the drainage divide separating San Isabel National Forest and Custer County from Rio Grande National Forest and Saguache County.
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Music Pass Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to Music Pass and the Sand Creek valley, including the two large alpine lakes, Upper Sand Creek Lake and Lower Sand Creek Lake. A great many peaks can be climbed from this trailhead, including Cleveland Peak, Tijeras Peak, Music Mountain, Milwaukee Peak, Marble Mountain, and Blueberry Peak.
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Rainbow trail
Rainbow trail is located in Custer County, Colorado, United States. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 15 h 13 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
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Spread Eagle Peak
Spread Eagle Peak is ranked the 306th highest peak in Colorado and towers over the beautiful Lakes of the Clouds basin. The peak dominates the western skyline while approaching the Gibson Creek trailhead from Westcliffe. It's close proximity to the Wet Mountain Valley makes it a nice dayhike with less crowds or a great winter climb.
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Wet Mountain Valley
The Wet Mountain Valley is a peaceful home for residents and a glorious get-a-way for the thousands of visitors who discover this well-kept secret each year. It is nestled between the Wet Mountains and the Sangre de Cristo Range are the scenic towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff. The area is known for its historical ranches and excellent hay production.

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