Notable viewpoint · Las Animas, Colorado
The Hogback
The Hogback is a viewpoint in Las Animas, Colorado.
The Hogback: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit The Hogback
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach The Hogback — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.42698, -104.51252. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Hogback
- First United Methodist Church · church · Las Animas · ~35 km · Must-see
- Zion's Lutheran Church · church · Las Animas · ~35 km · Must-see
- Trinidad History Museum · museum · Las Animas · ~36 km · Must-see
- First Christian Church · church · Las Animas · ~36 km · Must-see
- Temple Aaron · temple · Las Animas · ~36 km · Must-see
- Trinidad Lake State Park · lake · Las Animas · ~42 km · Must-see
- KSPK-FM (Walsenburg) · attraction · Huerfano · ~44 km · Must-see
- Lathrop State Park · sanctuary · Huerfano · ~44 km · Must-see
- East Spanish Peak · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~45 km · Must-see
- Fishers Peak · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~46 km · Must-see
- Spanish Peaks · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~52 km · Must-see
- Fishers Peak State Park · sanctuary · Las Animas · ~53 km · Must-see
- West Spanish Peak · viewpoint · Huerfano · ~54 km · Must-see
- Spainish Peaks Church · church · Huerfano · ~56 km · Must-see
- Raton Mesa · sanctuary · Las Animas · ~56 km · Must-see
- Huerfano Butte · viewpoint · Huerfano · ~57 km · Must-see
- Cordova Pass · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~58 km · Must-see
- Penitente Canyon · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~60 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Hogback
- East Spanish Peak · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~45 km · Must-see
- Fishers Peak · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~46 km · Must-see
- Spanish Peaks · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~52 km · Must-see
- West Spanish Peak · viewpoint · Huerfano · ~54 km · Must-see
- Huerfano Butte · viewpoint · Huerfano · ~57 km · Must-see
- Cordova Pass · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~58 km · Must-see
- Penitente Canyon · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~60 km · Must-see
- Cucharas Pass · viewpoint · Huerfano · ~64 km · Must-see
- Silver Mountain · viewpoint · Huerfano · ~70 km · Must-see
- Mount Mestas · viewpoint · Huerfano · ~73 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for The Hogback yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Hogback?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near The Hogback?
Nearby: First United Methodist Church (church, 35 km), Zion's Lutheran Church (church, 35 km), Trinidad History Museum (museum, 36 km), First Christian Church (church, 36 km), Temple Aaron (temple, 36 km), Trinidad Lake State Park (lake, 42 km).
Is The Hogback worth visiting?
The Hogback is listed as a notable viewpoint in Colorado on Spotwander.