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Highway 150 and Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Colorado (Mark Lewis /Photographer's Choice/Getty)
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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.
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473 County Rd. 271
Westcliffe, CO 81252 Distance: 21.2 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Various in Sangre de Cristo
Vary , CO Distance: 26.3 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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AttractionsSangre 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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Dunes Overlook/Sand Ramp Trail
From north, take 17 off 285; from south, follow 150 off 160
Distance: 18.4 mi. (from destination center) Description: Hike two-mile Sand Ramp Trail to the foothills of Sangre de Cristos. Survey the panorama of sandy... Read More
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Bear Basin Packtrips
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
473 County Rd. 271 Westcliffe, Colorado 81252 Distance: 21.2 mi. (from destination center) Description: Whether for an afternoon or an entire week, Bear Basin Packtrips provides all the necessities for... Read More
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1 Bedroom Vacation Home in Sangre De Cristo, Mexico
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: DVD Player, Fireplace, Garage, Internet Access, VCR
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