La Garita

Originally a Hispano settlement, La Garita today is a loose collection of houses set around its historic church, the Capilla de San Juan Bautiste. The only remaining business in town is the La Garita Trading Post. Near Penitente Canyon, the world famous climbing destination, the store is the last supply stop for climbers and campers going into the canyon. Rumor has it that the burgers there are worth the 6-mile drive from US Hwy 285. The town celebrates its heritage in late July with its annual La Garita Days.