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
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Alpine granite (2,400–4,370 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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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.
Region
United States
Biome
Alpine granite (2,400–4,370 m)
Difficulty
moderate
