The Best Hiking in Westcliffe

Start at the Music Pass trail head south of Westcliffe, Colorado off County Road 119. You will need a 4x4 with high clearance to get to the actual trailhead as the last 2.5 miles are rough. Otherwise, park at the Crape Creek TH and walk the 2.5 miles up to Music Pass Trailhead.Once on the trail...

Goodwin Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Westcliffe, Colorado.

Venable-Comanche Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Westcliffe, Colorado.

Venable Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Westcliffe, Colorado.

Rito Alto Four Pass Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Westcliffe, Colorado.

Dry Lakes via Dry Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Westcliffe, Colorado.

Lower and Upper Macey Lakes Via Rainbow Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Westcliffe, Colorado.

Crestone Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Crestone, Colorado.

Crestone Needle Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Crestone, Colorado.

South Colony Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Crestone, Colorado.

Humboldt Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Nederland, Colorado.

Crestone Needle from Old South Colony Trailhead is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Crestone, Colorado.

North Crestone Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Crestone, Colorado.

Nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, Willow Lake offers a stunning destination to a rigorous hike. The hike is approximately 9 miles out and back with 2800 feet of elevation gain. The trail is well marked and maintained. However, the hike rarely levels off. Be prepared for a steady incline...

There are a couple different trailheads that lead to Kit Carson Peak, but the one from Willow Creek Trailhead will give you the opportunity to peak another fourteener, Challenger Point, and let you pass through and/or camp at Willow Lake, which is a beautiful destination by itself. If approaching...

Challenger Point is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Crestone, Colorado.