Rito Alto Trail
7.9 mi
Distance
3,422 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 21m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Rito Alto Trail is a point-to-point trail in Saguache County, Colorado. It is 7.9 miles long and gains 3,422 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Crestone, Colorado, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- Dogs on leash
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Crestone, CO · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Saguache County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Campgrounds near this trail
The High Desert Ranch Colorado
5.2 mi awayMoffat, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Dispersed Site near 38.0943, -105.6448
6.2 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
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Dispersed Site near 38.0957, -105.6372
6.6 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
Dispersed
Dispersed Site near 38.0938, -105.6257
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