Comanche National Grasslands Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
US national grassland in Colorado, USA, administered by the Pike-San Isabel National Forest
About Comanche National Grasslands
Colorado's National Grasslands are far off the beaten tourist track, usually not even on most travellers' lists of places to see. Perhaps the number one reason to visit is for the sense of real isolation the grasslands offer. Anywhere else you go in Colorado, you'll be sharing the hiking trails with fellow travelers, but the grasslands offer memorable hikes where you can see in all directions straight to the horizon, with not a single sign of civilization visible. The Comanche National Grassland is split into two main units, theTimpas Unitin the northwest, and theCarrizo Unitin the southeast along theOklahomaborder. The first visitors to really leave their mark did so in the Jurassic Era. The Picketwire Canyon trail boasts the Purgatoire River dinosaur track site, the largest assemblage of
Top Attractions in Comanche National Grasslands
Explore the best things to see and do in Comanche National Grasslands:
- ★Apishapa Canyon
- ★Carrizo Canyon
- ★Picketwire Canyon
- ★Picture Canyon
- ★Sierra Vista Trail
- ★Vogel Canyon
- ★Withers Canyon
Where to Eat in Comanche National Grasslands
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Pritchett Cafe
Comanche National Grasslands Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: