Cumbres Pass

Explore the magnificent scenery all year long at 10,022 ft. elevation on Cumbres Pass in the San Juan Mountains. Surrounded by the Rio Grande National Forest, Cumbres Pass is the southern gateway to the San Luis Valley and to Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway. Forest Service roads branch off of CO Hwy 17 and lead to many trailheads. Trace the paths of generations of game, Native Americans, settlers, and miners who traversed this treacherously steep slope. Cumbres and nearby La Manga Pass offer access to excellent opportunities for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.