Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Alamosa and Custer Counties, Colorado, US.
The Sangre de Cristo Wilderness spans 219,899 acres across Colorado, containing four peaks above 14,000 feet including the challenging Crestone Needle at 14,197 feet elevation.
The United States Congress established the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness in 1993, placing it under management of both the United States Forest Service and National Park Service.
The Spanish name translates to Blood of Christ, reflecting the influence of early Spanish settlers who named these mountains after observing sunset colors on the peaks.
Visitors access the wilderness through multiple entry points on both eastern and western sides, with Medano Pass and Hayden Pass roads partially dividing the protected zones.
Lakes of the Clouds, situated at 11,500 feet elevation, requires a ten-mile round trip hike through terrain inhabited by bighorn sheep, elk, and mountain lions.
Location: Alamosa County
Location: Custer County
Location: Fremont County
Location: Huerfano County
Location: Saguache County
Inception: 1993
GPS coordinates: 37.98830,-105.60600
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:40
Bishop Castle
45.6 km
Blanca Peak
46.9 km
Zapata Falls
41.4 km
Crestone Peak
3 km
Crestone Needle
3.7 km
UFO Watchtower
33.2 km
Challenger Point
895 m
Humboldt Peak
4.7 km
Kit Carson Peak
1 km
Mount Lindsey
47.2 km
Baca National Wildlife Refuge
21.8 km
Ellingwood Point
46.3 km
Bushnell Peak
46.5 km
Beckwith Ranch
23.8 km
San Luis Valley Conservation Area
47.1 km
Hope Lutheran Church
20.1 km
Broken Hand Peak
4.9 km
Trujillo Homestead
30.6 km
Colony Baldy
4.1 km
First Baptist Church of Moffat
26.3 km
Kennicott Cabin
23.2 km
Westcliff School
20.2 km
Superintendent's Residence, Great Sand Dunes National Monument
30.3 km
Upper Sand Creek Lake
7.9 km
Big Spring Creek
24.7 km
Medano Ranch Headquarters
31.1 km
Lower Sand Creek Lake
9.2 km
Valley View Hot Springs
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