The scenery is quite spectacular with a lot of exposed, tortured rock. The trail leads eastward into the Crestone Creek drainage. Once inside the mountains, there are trails leading to Groundhog Basin, Venable Pass, Phantom Terrace and North Crestone Lake, in the valley between Fluted Peak and Mount Adams. When looking around in here, be careful you don't hurt your neck. This trail leads only into the Rio Grande Wilderness Area , so motorized vehicles, mountain bikes, hang gliders, etc. are forbidden.
Access is by foot and horseback only.
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