Ancient fossils still lie hidden in the bold and bronzen buttes of Badlands National Park, a protected wilderness penetrated by hiking and biking trails.
This trails is in the Comanche Peak Wilderness. Due to heavy usage, visitors must camp at designated sites and fires are prohibited. This scenic lake offers good fishing.
Details
Location:
50 miles west of Pueblo
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
12 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
6 to 7 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
9100
Elevation Change:
-2600
Season:
Summer - Fall
Useful Map(s):
USGS Quads: Horn Peak
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Take Highway 69 south from Westcliffe (Westcliffe is 50 miles west of Pueblo) to County Road 140 (Schoolfield Lane). Turn right on CR 140 and follow it to the Comanche / Venable Trailhead.
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