Colorado

The eastern section of the La Garita Mountains in the Rio Grande National Forest contains a large network of both motorized and non-motorized trails. These mountains form the western edge of the San Luis Valley north of Del Norte, CO.

When Open? Area Acres Operated By
Year-round; 24 hours a day 229,063 acres US Forest Service:
Divide Ranger District
Saguache Ranger District
Dogs Allowed? Miles of Trail Max/Min Elev (ft)
Dogs allowed - must be on leash in developed areas 128 8,290ft - 12,970ft

La Garita Mountains East Area Hiking Trail and Map Finder

Area Hiking Trails:
1 - West Alder Trail #798 - MOTORIZED
Area Trailheads:
1 - Bear Creek Trail #778
2 - California Gulch Trail #906
3 - Fourmile Trail #774
4 - Fourmile Trail #774
5 - La Garita Cutoff #787.1
Area Trailheads:
1 - Bear Creek Trail #778
2 - California Gulch Trail #906
3 - Fourmile Trail #774
4 - Fourmile Trail #774
5 - La Garita Cutoff #787.1
6 - La Garita Stock Driveway #787 - Motorized Eastern
7 - Luders Creek Trail #756
8 - Luders Creek Trail #756
9 - North Carnero Trail #773
10 - North Carnero Trail #773
11 - Saguache Creek Trail #776
12 - Trailhead
13 - Trailhead
14 - Trailhead
15 - Trailhead
16 - Trailhead
17 - Trough Gulch Trail #902
18 - Upper Deep Creek Trail #777
Area Campgrounds:
1 - Cathedral Campground
2 - Poso Campground
3 - Stone Cellar Campground
4 - Storm King Campground