Mosca
Mosca is a simple crossroads along the Los Caminos Antiguos scenic and historic byway, which winds from Alamosa past the unique desert wetlands of San Luis State Wildlife Area to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve near Mosca.
It is the massive, windswept sand dunes pushed up 750 feet high against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains that continue to inspire visitors. Guests will be awed by bizarre natural wonders such as water that runs in snaking streams atop the sand. Local naturalists at the Nature Conservancy lead daily tours of the monument; four-wheel-drive tours of the dunes are also available.
Nearby, abundant wildlife roam the wetlands preserve at San Luis State Wildlife Area. Waterfowl, songbirds and raptors patrol the skies, while deer, elk and bison wander the area ranchlands. On site are approximately 9 miles of easy, level hiking and biking trails, plus a modern campground. One excellent area hike is the trail to Zapata Falls, a sheer 80-foot tall cascade. Lodging, food and gas are located at the crossroads in Mosca.
Things To Do
Great Sand Dunes National Park is a great place to enjoy unspoiled natural beauty in a variety of ways. Whether you play in Medano Creek, build a sand castle, slide down the dunes, go birdwatching in wetlands or ascend a 13,000-foot peak, you will discover plenty of kinds of outdoor recreation for all ages.
Cut from the rock face by glaciers and scoured by millennia of rushing water, cold water crashes through a 30 ft. cleft in the rock walls. Zapata Falls is a half-mile hike from the parking area, where mountain bike and wilderness hiking trails can also be accessed.
San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area is ideal for hunting, fishing and other wildlife-related recreation. A valid hunting or fishing license is required for everyone 18 or older accessing any State Wildlife Area, effective July 1, 2020.
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Dune Valley Distillery, based in Mosca, Colorado, is located in the Rio Grande watershed. We operate in the newly renovated Historic 1930's-era gymnasium and community hall that once hosted the first Sangre De Cristo School.
Plan Your Trip
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