Sangre de Cristo Range
Sangre de Cristo Range is a high, glaciated mountain range spanning Colorado and New Mexico, known for crisp alpine peaks, rigorous hiking, and access to iconic destinations like Santa Fe Baldy and Rio Grande Gorge.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | ColoradoNew Mexico |
| Subregion | Southern Rocky Mountains |
| Country | United States |
| State | ColoradoNew Mexico |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 36.5 |
| Longitude | -105.5 |
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7:12 PM LOCAL TIMEStretching roughly from Pueblo to Taos and forming the crest of the southern Rocky Mountains, the Sangre de Cristo Range is a crown of topping 14,000-foot peaks and narrow, high-elevation basins. The range offers diverse terrain — from scenic valleys and broad passes to rarely-visited cirques — and serves as a backbone for regional outdoor recreation. Key gateways include Salida, Alamosa, and Taos, which provide access to trailheads, valleys, and alpine crossings. Visitors come for winter snow, summer mountaineering, and all-season backpacking, with highlights such as edelweiss-exposed slopes, tranquil lakes, and steep glacial valleys.
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