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National Forests - Rio Grande National Forest
The Rio Grande National Forest (NF) is 1.86 million acres
located in southwestern Colorado and remains one of the true undiscovered jewels
of Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the western
border of the Forest. The Forest presents myriad ecosystems; from 7600-ft alpine
desert to over 14,300-ft in the majestic Sangre de Cristo Wilderness on the eastern
side. The Forest embraces the San Luis Valley, the largest agricultural alpine
valley in the world and includes all or parts of four Wilderness Areas (South
San Juan, Weminuche, La Garita and Sangre de Cristo). The Forest also is the headwaters
of the Rio Grande River and has the moonscape wonder of the Wheeler Geologic Area,
established by Theodore Roosevelt in 1911. The Anasazi were visitors here and
many of their sites remain.
Denver is 4-hours north and Albuquerque
is 4-hours south of us, so when you get the itch to experience some outdoor recreation
opportunities come and see us.
For the outdoor enthusiast, the Rio Grande
NF has recreation and adventure opportunities for the heartiest of souls, or enjoy
the backcountry from the Cumbres & Toltec Narrow Gauge Railroad which runs from
Antonio, Colorado across the Forest to Chama, New Mexico. Whether walking, driving
or riding, the Rio Grande NF has something for everyone.
Long summer
days in the 80's transition through a colorful and crisp fall to what can be an
extreme winter, with temperatures often dipping well below zero and, in some years,
frequent snows. | 
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Heritage Realty
5265 North Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Office: 719.548.0400
Cheri:
719.930.7294
Cheri@cheriwill.com
Your Colorado Springs real estate agent
& relocation expert!
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