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This information is a public record of the 2007 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Rio Grande Nature Trail

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Frontcountry Trail
  • Length
    1.8 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back
 (1 review)

The Rio Grande Nature Trail is located approximately six miles from Alamosa on the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge.

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River Oxbow along the Rio Grande Nature Trail. Photo by Brian DeVries.
River Oxbow along the Rio Grande Nature Trail. Photo by Brian DeVries.
Rio Grande Nature Trail - 7-14-18. Photo by Jim Walla.
Rio Grande Nature Trail - 7-14-18. Photo by Jim Walla.
Rio Grande Nature Trail - 7-14-18. Photo by Jim Walla.
Rio Grande Nature Trail - 7-14-18. Photo by Jim Walla.
Rio Grande Nature Trail - 7-14-18. Photo by Jim Walla.
Rio Grande Nature Trail - 7-14-18. Photo by Jim Walla.
  • River Oxbow along the Rio Grande Nature Trail. Photo by Brian DeVries.
  • River Oxbow along the Rio Grande Nature Trail. Photo by Brian DeVries.
  • Rio Grande Nature Trail - 7-14-18. Photo by Jim Walla.
  • Rio Grande Nature Trail - 7-14-18. Photo by Jim Walla.
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Location: Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, off Interstate 160 6 miles east of Alamosa.

  • States: Colorado
  • Counties: Alamosa

The Rio Grande Nature Trail is located approximately six miles from Alamosa on the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge.

The trail follows the scenic views along the Rio Grande. The trail is 1.8 miles of compacted soils and grasses that lead 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 Refuge staff maintains the trail and is used by various visitors, from school children on field trips to adventurous people enjoying what nature has to offer them.

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Reviews

Jim Walla
Jim Walla
Oct 27, 2018
Rio Grande Nature Trail - 7-14-18

This trail runs along the Rio Grande in Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge. I would imagine the trail is most popular for people looking for birds and other wildlife. However, there are some nice views of mountains in the distance. I was there early afternoon, so there was not too much wildlife to be seen. However, it was still a nice walk.

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Allowed Uses:

Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking

Other Activities

  • Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Brian DeVries
US Fish and Wildlife Service
9383 El Rancho Lane
Alamosa, CO 81101
[email protected] • (719) 589-4021
alamosa.fws.gov

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): 7520
  • Elevation (high): 7522
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Soil
  • Surfaces (additional): Soil
  • Tread Width (average): 84"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): --
  • Tread Grade (maximum): 1
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    May 31, 2007
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