Hiking
Where Each Step Tells a Story
<p>At Trinchera, hiking trails wind through one of the largest protected landscapes in the West, where six ecological steppes rise like a staircase toward the open sky. As you climb from piñon woodlands to 14,000-foot peaks, you’re not just crossing ecosystems—you’re stepping into a living conservation story. And your guide? A seasoned naturalist who will help you read the language of lichens, notice the flight path of kestrels and understand how this land is cared for, step by step.</p>
Plan Your Stay
Walk Among the Lower-Valley Trails
<p>Start your journey in the low country, where cottonwoods line the creek and meadows stretch wide beneath Blanca Peak. These scenic woodland trails offer time to notice fox tracks in the mud, deer grazing near the willows, the way clouds move slowly over the mountains. Along the way, our guides can share how these vital riparian corridors are being protected and restored as part of Trinchera’s long-term conservation work.</p>
Hike Above the Tree Line
<p>These challenging alpine trails ascend to 14,000 feet, where oxygen thins and the world widens. The Sangre de Cristo peaks rise around you, and the reward isn’t just the view. Spot marmots sunning on the rocks, watch for peregrine falcons soaring overhead, and learn how native plant species survive among the wind, snow and sky.</p>
