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Colorado
2.7 mi
Distance
16 ft
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Granada-Ft. Union Military
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The Granada-Ft. Union Military Trail is a 2.7-mile out-and-back route located in Colorado near the San Juan National Forest's Dolores Ranger District. This trail offers hikers access to historic military sites from Colorado's frontier era. The out-and-back format makes this a straightforward 5.4-mile round trip for those looking to explore the area's cultural heritage. The trail is managed by the US Forest Service through the Dolores Ranger District, ensuring maintained access and protection of the historic resources along the route. The relatively modest distance makes this hike accessible to a range of fitness levels, suitable for a half-day outing. Hikers interested in Colorado's military and settlement history will find this trail particularly rewarding, as it provides direct access to remnants of the Granada and Fort Union military outposts. Before heading out, check with the Dolores Ranger District for current trail conditions and any seasonal closures. This trail combines outdoor recreation with historical exploration in the San Juan National Forest region.
Picket Wire Canyonlands
~53 min drive
17 mi · Hard
Top of Capulin Volcano
~1h 1m drive
Hike to the top of an extinct cinder cone volcano! By hiking along the Crater Rim Trail, you can get to the highest elevation at Capulin Volcano National Monument at 8182 feet (or 2494 meters).<br /> <br /> From this point, the northern part of the Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field…
Collapsed Lava Tube at Capulin Volcano
~1h 1m drive
Hike to a collapsed lava tube along the Boca Trail! Formed of Capulin Basalt, this collapsed lava tube shows one of the ways that lava erupted from Capulin Volcano.<br /> <br /> Lava tubes are formed when the top of a lava flow hardens and the outer shell becomes solid. When m…
Crater Vent at Capulin Volcano
~1h 1m drive
Walk down into the crater of an extinct cinder cone volcano! Capulin Volcano built from this vent which was plugged after the eruption with solidified lava. <br /> <br /> Rising 415 feet (126 meters) above the vent at it's highest point, the rim of the crater has a bowl shape…
Historic Chimney at Capulin Volcano
~1h 2m drive
Visit a historic chimney along the Boca Trail! The remains of an old picnic area and campground, the chimney is made of basalt lava rock from the surrounding area. Nearby, past a gambel oak thicket, is another collapsed lava tube. This lava tube formed when the molten lava flo…
Capulin Volcano Picnic Area
~1h 2m drive
Enjoy a picnic at Capulin Volcano! With 10 shaded picnic tables to choose from with a lovely view of the volcano, this is a perfect spot to stop for lunch. <br /> <br /> Accessible seasonal restrooms and drinking water are located in the center of the picnic area for your conv…
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~1h 4m drive
4.6 mi · Hard
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~1h 4m drive
2.2 mi · Hard
Prairie
~1h 5m drive
2.5 mi · Easy
Mesa
~1h 6m drive
1.5 mi · Hard