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Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge

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Recommended Routes in Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge - 1

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Favorite The southern reaches of the Sangre de Cristos from the Auto Route.
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Auto Tour and Nature Trail

3.8 mi 6.1 km • 36' Up 10.89 m Up • 33' Down 10.09 m Down

Monte V…, CO

Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge Running

  • 7 Miles 11 Kilometers of Trail
  • 1 Recommended Route
  • 4 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 0 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 0 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge - 3

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2.6 mi 4.1 km #1Auto Tour
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0.2 mi 0.3 km #2Wildlife Viewing Pull-off
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Photos of Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge - 5

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Looking west from the northern boundary of the refuge toward the foothills of the San Juan Mountains.
Mar 7, 2017 near Monte V…, CO
The southern reaches of the Sangre de Cristos from the Auto Route.
Mar 7, 2017 near Monte V…, CO
Use the telescope at the Viewing Pull-off for up-close views of the sandhill cranes.
Mar 7, 2017 near Monte V…, CO
Who needs a DSLR when you've got an iPhone and a telescope. The cranes concur.
Mar 7, 2017 near Monte V…, CO
Greater sandhill cranes "loaf" around mid-day in the beginning of March.
Mar 7, 2017 near Monte V…, CO