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Culebra Range

Colorado

Elevation Range

8,000 ft - 14,053 ft

Notable Peaks

5

Coordinates

37.1222, -105.1856

About Culebra Range

The Culebra Range is a subrange of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains located in south-central Colorado. This remote and rugged range features dramatic 13,000+ ft peaks carved by glaciers, with deep valleys, alpine lakes, and vast wilderness areas. The terrain is characterized by steep, rocky slopes, talus fields, and extensive alpine tundra. The climate is alpine, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers.

Notable Peaks

Culebra Peak

14,053 ft

Vermejo Peak

13,993 ft

San Francisco Peak

13,908 ft

Trinchera Peak

13,798 ft

Red Mountain

13,702 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
mountaineering
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Antonito, CO
San Luis, CO
Trinidad, CO

Location

Colorado

37.1222, -105.1856

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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