Sangre de Cristo Wilderness
A narrow, brutally steep granite range rising 7,000 ft above the San Luis Valley — Crestone group and Great Sand Dunes.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Colorado, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Alpine granite (2,400–4,370 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Alpine granite (2,400–4,370 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A narrow, brutally steep granite range rising 7,000 ft above the San Luis Valley — Crestone group and Great Sand Dunes.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Alpine granite (2,400–4,370 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Sangre de Cristo Wilderness trip tools
Popular pursuits at Sangre de Cristo Wilderness
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
