This trails is in the Comanche Peak Wilderness. Due to heavy usage, visitors must camp at designated sites and fires are prohibited. This scenic lake offers good fishing.
The Basics
Location:
50 miles west of Pueblo
Setting:
Mountainous
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Length:
12 mile roundtrip
Elevation:
2,600 feet
Trailhead Elevation:
9,100 feet
Time to Allow:
6 to 7 hours
Season:
Summer - Fall
Visitor Use:
Map:
USGS Quads: Horn Peak
Directions to Trailhead
Take Highway 69 south from Westcliffe (Westcliffe is 50 miles west of Pueblo) to County Road 140 (Schoolfield Lane). Turn right on CR 140 and follow it to the Comanche / Venable Trailhead.
