Venable Cmanchee Loop Trail
Westcliffe, Colorado
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38°5'39.5"N 105°33'42.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
Hike
The Venable—Comanche Trail loop south of Westcliffe is one of the best ways to see the distinctive landscape of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains via hike or horseback. Known for the red hues that emerge on the range’s peaks at sunrise and sunset, the daylight offers up views that contrast with the peaks — the green, wavy ranchland of the Wet Mountain Valley, broken only by country roads and compact homesteads.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Westcliffe, Colorado
- Head east on Rosita St toward 5th St (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto CO-69 S/S 6th StContinue to follow CO-69 S(3.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Schoolfield Rd (4.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Schoolfield Rd/Willow Ln (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Schoolfield Rd (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Co Rd 144 (1.0 mi)
- Co Rd 144 turns right and becomes Valley View Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Pine Cone LnDestination will be on the left(279 ft)
From Westcliffe, drive south on CO 69 to Schoolfield Road (CR 140) and turn right. Go about six and a half miles to Alvarado Campground, then follow the signs to the Comanche-Venable trailhead.
