About Alvarado Trailhead
Access to Rainbow trail. Closest wilderness trails are Commanche and Venable.
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Alvarado Trailhead
Westcliffe, Colorado · Custer County · Facility
Access to Rainbow trail. Closest wilderness trails are Commanche and Venable.
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38.08118, -105.56338
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Weather at Alvarado Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
45°/40°
💧 12%🌬 13mph
↑ 6:58 AM ↓ 6:44 PM
Fri
Clear
60°/37°
🌬 6mph
↑ 6:59 AM ↓ 6:43 PM
Sat
Overcast
68°/46°
🌬 10mph
↑ 6:59 AM ↓ 6:41 PM
Sun
Overcast
65°/40°
🌬 7mph
↑ 7:00 AM ↓ 6:40 PM
Mon
Overcast
65°/45°
💧 1%🌬 9mph
↑ 7:01 AM ↓ 6:38 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Alvarado Trailhead
Heading to Alvarado Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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