Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with Saguache County Sustainable Environment and Economic Development (ScSEED) and community members for a thoughtful and energizing conversation about outdoor access, community health, and collaboration in the San Luis Valley.
In 2025, the City of Alamosa, in partnership with SLV GO! and community organizations, released a comprehensive report examining how residents access, use, and experience local parks and trails.
This is a classic SLV route highlighting symbiotic relationships of land, water, and wildlife in south-central Colorado. Leaving south from Alamosa, the first 10 miles are paved before giving way to a long stretch of dirt.
The Rio Inspire is the crown jewel of Alamosa’s singletrack trails. Dropping off of the levee trail, the trail starts in the riparian area and traverses along the Rio Grande as it winds it’s way north.
The limekiln trail system is made up of 5 different trail segments totalling 7.5 miles of trails on BLM land. These trails lead up to or away from the limekiln peak loop which circumnavigates limekiln peak itself.
In southeast Alamosa, there’s a trail network that tells a story bigger than dirt and gravel. It’s called the Toivo Malm Trail Network, and it’s more than a place to walk, hike, fish, or bird-watch—it’s a symbol of what happens when a community comes together with vision, care, and heart.
