Attractions

➠ Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (#9)
Google Map 156 miles

➠ Canyons of the Ancients National Monument (#2)
Google Map 96 miles

➠ Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum (Dolores)
Google Map 80 miles

➠ Chimney Rock National Monument (#6)
Google Map 76 miles

➠ Colorado Gator Reptile Park (#8)
Google Map 175 miles

➠ Cortez
Google Map 77 miles

➠ Creede
Google Map 150 miles

➠ Dinosaur Journey Museum (#10)
Google Map 216 miles

➠ Dove Creek
Google Map 111 miles

➠ Durango Railroad, Museums, Honeyville, etc.
Google Map 36 miles

➠ Four Corners Monument (#1)
Google Map 76 miles

➠ Great Sand Dunes National Park (#7)
Google Map 200 miles

➠ La Plata Canyon Recreation Area (#5)
Google Map 51 miles

➠ Mancos
Google Map 60 miles

➠ Mesa Verde National Park (#4)
Google Map 80 miles

➠ Montrose
Google Map 143 miles

➠ Ouray
Google Map 105 miles

➠ Pagosa Springs
Google Map 86 miles

➠ Ridgway
Google Map 117 miles

➠ Silverton
Google Map 84 miles 

➠ Telluride
Google Map 143 miles

Scenic Byways

  • ➠ Alpine Loop Scenic Byway
    (65 mile back country loop)
  • ➠ Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic Byway
    (129 mile highway)
  • ➠ San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway
    (236 mile highway loop)
  • ➠ Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway
    (Colorado Segment = 96 mile highway loop)
    (Utah Segment = 200 mile highway loop)
  • ➠ Map of Scenic Byways in Southwest Colorado
    (PDF 238 KB)

    • Old Spanish National Historic Trail

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    The Old Spanish National Historic Trail known as the "longest, crookedest, most arduous pack mule route in the history of America" runs through New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Nevada and California.
  • ➠ Old Spanish Trail

    • Four Corner's States

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    Hiking Trails

    Southwest Colorado has a plethora of hiking trails scattered throughout the San Juan Mountains. Many of these trails offer breath taking views of peaks, lakes, and valleys as well as alpine fields of flowers and old mining history. So many trails yearning to be hiked and places to be photographed.
  • ➠ Southwest Colorado Hiking Trails

    • Horse Riding Trails

    Southwest Colorado is famous for its trails which are scattered throughout the San Juan Mountains. Offering breath taking views of peaks, lakes, and valleys are an infinite number of trails begging to be trodden by the outdoor enthusiast. Among these countless trails are a growing number of trails for the horse riding enthusiast.
  • ➠ Southwest Colorado Equestrian Trails

    • Mountain Bike Trails

    MTB Project
    Colorado is one of the world's premier mountain biking destinations. Within the Southwest region of Colorado, are numerous trails for the beginners to the experts.
  • ➠ Southwest Colorado Mountain Bike Trails

    • Water Recreation

    Within Southwest Colorado lies numerous lakes and reservoirs! Many are tucked away on some mountain road, while other are right next door to a metropolitan. Definitely a variety exists for the advid fisherman or bird watcher.
  • ➠ Southwest Colorado Water Recreation

    • Colorado Attractions
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    Alpine Loop Scenic Byway ⇩ Print PDF
    Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park ⇩ Print PDF ⇩ GPX file
    Canyons of the Ancient ⇩ Print PDF ⇩ GPX file
    Chimney Rock National Monument ⇩ GPX file
    Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad ⇩ GPX file
    La Plata Canyon ⇩ Print PDF ⇩ GPX file
    Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic Byway ⇩ Print PDF
    Mesa Verde National Park ⇩ Print PDF ⇩ GPX file
    San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway ⇩ Print PDF
    Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway ⇩ Print PDF
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