2022 Map of Rito Alto Peak

About this map

San Isabel National Forest and the Rio Grande National Forest meet along the high ridges of the Sangre de Cristo Range, marked here by a line of prominent summits including Rito Alto Peak, Spread Eagle Peak, and Venable Peak. This 2022 survey documents the intricate trail networks that navigate the steep terrain, such as the Hermit Pass route and the Rito Alto Trl. The landscape is defined by its glacial features, with numerous high-altitude basins holding isolated water bodies like Blind Lake, San Isabel Lake, and South Crestone Lake. The drainage patterns are clearly delineated, showing the headwaters of Rito Alto Cr and the various forks of N Fork Crestone Cr. Along the western boundary near Co RD 66t, the terrain begins to transition toward the valley floor, featuring several named gulches such as Marshall Gulch and Dry Gulch.