Across the San Luis Valley, SLV GO! connects people to the outdoors, strengthens community well-being, and helps steward the landscapes we all depend on. Our work spans trail building, youth engagement, community planning, conservation, and coalition leadership—ensuring that every resident has access to healthy, inclusive outdoor experiences.
Below is a snapshot of the impact we’ve made in recent years.
Trails, Stewardship & Outdoor Infrastructure
Across the Valley, our GOATs and project partners are building and maintaining the places where people walk, ride, explore, and recharge.
- 10+ miles of new trail built
- 40+ miles of trail maintained so people can stay connected to the outdoors
- 430 trees cleared in 2024 keeping trails safe and open
- New bridges, boardwalks, connectors, and safe routes linking neighborhoods to nature
- MOTO GOATs launched to support OHV routes and keep riding areas cared for
- Projects completed from Rito Seco to Crestone to the Baca Refuge, with more on the way
Youth Outdoors & Generation Wild
We’re making it easier for young people across the SLV to grow up outside—exploring, learning, and discovering who they are in nature.
- 10,000+ SLV youth reached every year
- 11 coalition partners spanning recreation, education, agriculture, and youth development
- Youth Advisory Council created, including paid positions for youth voices
- Outdoor Gear Library launched, now housing bikes, SUPs, tents, fishing rods, and more
- Expanded year-round programming, including Friday programs created in response to 4-day school weeks
- Support for programs like Earn-A-Bike, youth rides, bike rodeos, fly fishing lessons, and summer camps
Community Wellness & Belonging
We believe the outdoors should feel welcoming for everyone—every background, every town, every ability level.
- 15 community bike rides, serving over 50 unique riders (20% Hispanic/Latino)
- Golden Pathways wellness programming reached 131 participants
- 83 inclusive community runs across Alamosa, Monte Vista, and Del Norte
- Nature Rx (Park Rx America) training delivered to regional healthcare providers
- Materials distributed across SLV Health, Valley-Wide, SLVBHG, and RGH & Clinics to promote outdoor prescriptions
Protecting the Night Sky
The Valley’s night sky is one of our greatest treasures. Together with partners, we’re working to protect it for future generations.
- Leading the effort to create the Sangre de Cristo International Dark Sky Reserve
- Alamosa approved a new lighting ordinance to reduce light pollution
- 20+ community events helping people learn about the importance of natural night
- Regional momentum grows as Browns Canyon becomes a Dark Sky Park
Community Planning & Regional Leadership
We’re bringing the Valley together—towns, agencies, landowners, and residents—to plan for a healthy, connected outdoor future.
- Founding partner in the Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnership Initiative
- The SLV Great Outdoors Regional Partnership Strategy set to guide regional conservation and recreation
- Major community projects advanced, including:
- Heart of the Valley Trail
- Vista Grande Recreation Park
- Alamosa Riverfront Project
- Monte Vista’s RERC goals & Destination Blueprint
- Alamosa Bicycle Working Group
- Safe Routes to School Trail in Crestone
Growing Capacity & Long-Term Sustainability
We’re building an organization strong enough to serve the Valley for generations.
- $1M+ in funding secured annually
- 120+ grants submitted since 2021
- Support from GOCO, CPW, Colorado Health Foundation, RWJF, EPA, AARP, and more
- Tin Can Camp opened in 2024, launching a new sustainable funding model for trails
- More capacity means more trails, more programs, and more opportunities for the people of the SLV.
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