Ancient fossils still lie hidden in the bold and bronzen buttes of Badlands National Park, a protected wilderness penetrated by hiking and biking trails.
The trail is 3.5 miles total and follows Goodwin Creek to Goodwin Lakes. The trail is moderate for hiking.
Details
Location:
50 miles west of Pueblo
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
7 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
3.5 to 4 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
9500
Elevation Change:
-2000
Season:
Summer - Fall
Useful Map(s):
USGS Quads: Horn Peak and Electric 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. Follow the Rainbow Trail north for less than a mile to the Goodwin Trail.
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