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Sangre De Cristo Wilderness

The 226,455-acre Sangre De Cristo Wilderness was designated as part of the 1993 Colorado Wilderness Act. This long, narrow wilderness starts at Blanco Peak and extends north for approximately 70 miles. Elevations in the wilderness range from 8,000 feet to 14,294 feet at the top of Crestone Peak. Several other 14-footers are included in the area. The wilderness is characterized by deep valleys, sparkling alpine lakes, and beautiful cirques. Campers can enjoy Navajo Trail campground's hot springs. A total of 180 miles of hiking trails can be found in this beautiful wilderness. Read More

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Camping in Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area

Various in Sangre de Cristo
Vary , CO

Distance: 26.3 mi.
(from destination center)

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Bear Basin Ranch

473 County Rd. 271
Westcliffe, CO 81252

Distance: 21.2 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Music Pass Trail

Trailhead accessible from State Hwy. 69, 4.5 miles south of Westcliffe
Salida, Colorado

Distance: 7.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Music Pass is an easy hiker- and horse-friendly trail that ends at tree-tall peaks overlooking... Read More

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Rainbow Trail

2840 Kachina Dr.
Pueblo, Colorado

Distance: 22.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Horseback riders and hikers can explore diverse terrain and forest, lakes, and peaks along the Rainbow Trail, which parallels the Sangre do Cristo mountain range. ... Read More

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Sangre De Cristo Wilderness Area Fourteeners

Sangre De Cristo Wilderness Area
2840 Kachina Dr.
Pueblo, Colorado

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Four fourteeners are found together in the midsection of the Wilderness, including the Crestone Needle. Many consider the 14,000-foot Needle to be Colorado's most challenging peak. ... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Sangre De Cristo Wilderness Area

	Distance (mi.)
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport	74.8 map
Denver International Airport	137.4 map
Albuquerque International Airport	210.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Sangre De Cristo Wilderness Area

	Distance (mi.)
Alamosa Municipal Airport	41.0 map
Pueblo Memorial Airport	63.5 map
Montrose County Airport	128.7 map

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Originating	From
Phoenix (PHX) to Colorado Springs (COS)	$165
Ontario (ONT) to Colorado Springs (COS)	$233
Baltimore (BWI) to Colorado Springs (COS)	$242
Chicago (CHI) to Colorado Springs (COS)	$381