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* Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge in Colorado
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Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge - Visitor Center
(719) 589-4021
7824 El Rancho Lane
Alamosa, CO 81101
Welcome back to the Nash Potatoes Outdoor Show! Today, I’m in southern Colorado at the main entrance of the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge.
This place has two different areas that you’ll want to check out. First, I’m gonna head over to the Bluff Overlook & Nature Trail.
Let me quickly give you some information about this 12,000 acre refuge. It’s located at the south end of the San Luis Valley in south-central Colorado.
It was established in 1963. It’s one of three national wildlife refuges in the valley that provide crucial feeding, resting, and breeding habitat for over 200 bird species and other wildlife.
It supports a variety of wildlife, including songbirds, water birds, birds of prey, deer, beavers, coyotes, and more.
The refuge is open one hour before sunrise and closes one hour after sunset.
The visitor center is only open intermittently when staff and volunteers are available.
Map: visitriograndecounty.com/alam...
Facebook: / sanluisvalleyrefugecom...
HIKING TRAILS
There are 3 hiking trails available on the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge. Each trail provide a unique experience of the surrounding landscapes and habitats found on or near the Refuge.
1. The Rio Grande Nature Trail is located near our visitor center at the end of El Rancho Ln. This trail meanders along riparian habitats and the Rio Grande. The trail is 2 mile out and 2 miles back and is accessible by foot, horseback, and bicycles. The trail is subject to seasonal closure from April 15th to September 1st for protection of federally endangered species. Rio Grande Natural Trail brochure
2. The Bluff Nature Trail is located on the south end of the Refuge, accessed by the Bluff Overlook Drive. This trail goes along the edge of the bluff, which was carved out over 10,000 years ago by the Rio Grande, for 1 mile out and 1 mile back. It is accessible by foot, horseback, and bicycles.
3. The Malm Nature Trail which is located on the northwestern side of the Refuge and is accessed through City of Alamosa property along the South River Road. This trail is located on multiple landowner properties and made possible with the coordination and cooperation from these various landowners and partners. The trail meanders along the Westside Irrigation Ditch and then proceeds along riparian habitats near the Rio Grande located on the Refuge. It is accessible by foot and bicycles.
Source: www.fws.gov/refuge/alamosa/vi...
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