Rito Seco Big Loop
6.0 mi
Distance
1,342 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 40m
Est. Time
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Rito Seco Big Loop unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,752 ft |
| High point | 2.8 mi | 3,148 ft |
| End | 6.0 mi | 2,897 ft |
Trail Details
Bike access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- San Luis, CO · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Costilla County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Imported route
Nearby Trails
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Campgrounds near this trail
Home Mountain Reservoir SWA - Dispersed Campsites
3.3 mi awaySan Luis, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
Secluded Star Gazer Campsite in Costilla County
5.6 mi awaySan Luis, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Blue Lake Campground
11.6 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
La Veta, CO
Check official pricing16 sitesReservable RV Major Issues
Ute Creek RV Park
11.7 mi awayFort Garland, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate
SJ's Camping
11.8 mi awayBlanca, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Bear Lake Campground (co)
11.8 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
La Veta, CO
Check official pricing14 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed Major Issues
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