Places to visit near

Walsenburg

Walsenburg is a town in Huerfano district, Colorado, United States of about 2,898 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are KSPK-FM (Walsenburg), Lathrop State Park and Huerfano Butte.

37.6242° N, 104.7803° WPop. 2,898

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km60
Must-see69
Notable141
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Walsenburg

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:41 pm

57 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Walsenburg
  2. Castle Rock Damdam · 45 min
  3. Sharps Orchard Damdam · 45 min
  4. D E Farr Damdam · 45 min
  5. Huerfano Butteviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Lathrop State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Walsenburg
Today’s loopWalsenburgStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Walsenburg?

KSPK-FM (Walsenburg) (attraction, about 5 km), Lathrop State Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Huerfano Butte (viewpoint, about 19 km), Musuem of Friends (museum, about 1 km), Walsenburg Mining Museum (museum, about 1 km), City Park (park, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Walsenburg?

60 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Walsenburg?

The Hogback, about 4 km by road; Walsen Crag (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Walsenburg?

North Walsenburg Flood Control Dam, about 2 km by road; Castle Rock Dam (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Walsenburg?

Start in Walsenburg, visit Castle Rock Dam, then Sharps Orchard Dam, then D E Farr Dam, then Huerfano Butte, then Lathrop State Park, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

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