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Rio Grande Nature Trail

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The trail follows the scenic views along the Rio Grande. The trail is 1.8 miles of compacted soils and grasses that leads you through a small riparian area. It is a nice peaceful walk for enjoying a variety of wildlife. Visitors may see songbirds, raptors, waterfowl, porcupines, coyotes, mule deer, and elk, just to name a few species.

One of the spectacular views one will see along the trail is Mt. Blanca. Mt. Blanca is one of Colorado's Fourteeners and is located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

The trail is maintained by the Refuge staff and is used by a variety of visitors, from school children on field trips to adventurous people enjoying what nature has to offer them.

Additional Information

Activities
Dog Walking
Walking
Hiking
Trail Running
Wildlife Watching
National Recreation Trail Details

Length: 1.8 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Greenway
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -

Trail Use Notes:
None

Seasonal Use Notes:
None

Location: Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, off Interstate 160 6 miles east of Alamosa.
County: Alamosa
State: CO
Townships: -

Driving Directions:
In northwest corner of Alamosa NWR

Average Grade: -
Maximum Grade: 1%
Elevation High: 7522 Feet
Elevation Low: 7520 Feet
Elevation Gain: -

Average Width: 84 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Soil
Additional Surfaces: Soil, compacted

Year Designated: 2007

Overview

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    437.31 mi Away
  • Lat/Lng
    37.43842, -105.80260
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