Explore the beauty and wonder of South West Colorado.

Take a hike, take a sip — it’s all about the balance.

Tucked away in the historic South West Colorado mountains, explore the area while planning your visit to the winery.

There are numerous hikes and historical sites to explore within just a few miles from the vineyard which can be your home base while you explore the area.

  • Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, the entrance directly across the road from the Vineyard

  • Hovenweep National Monument, truly spectacular Anasazi ruins but much less visited

  • Valley of the Gods, massive rock monoliths in valley of brilliant colors

  • Moki Dugway, a hair rising road climbing the face of a 2,500' wall of rock

  • Muley Point, rock pools that are perched above a 2,500 drop to the San Juan River

  • Bluff, river town with beautiful old houses and the old settlers Fort

  • Gooseneck State Park, looking down 2,000 feet to the serpentine path of the San Juan River

  • Mesa Verde National Park, one of America's great National Parks

  • The Shiprock, 1,600 foot high Volcanic core, of great significance to the Navajo people

  • Four Corners National Monument, stand in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado at the same time

WITHIN ONE HOUR FROM THE VINEYARD:

  • Canyonlands National Park, endless deep, beautiful and technicolor canyons

  • Arches National Park

  • Natural Bridges National Monument

  • Canyon de Chelly, exquisite fertile valley that is precious to the Navajo Nation - remarkable history of survival and resistance

  • Hopi Mesas, wonderful communities perched on steep mesas, lived in for 1000 years

  • Moab, perfect access to Rafting, thrilling jeep tours and mountain biking

  • Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument, a seemingly endless stunning wilderness

Within 2 hours

Within 3~4 Hours

  • Capitol Reef National Park, an early farming settlement in a long, beautiful valley

  • Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon National Recreation area

  • The Grand Canyon, South rim, North rim a little further

  • Zion National Park with its' Cathedral Canyons

  • Bryce National Park, celebrated for its' multi-hued amphitheaters

  • Paria Canyon, the ultimate slot canyon, not to be entered when a storm threatens

  • Chaco Canyon, wonderfully beautiful of immense archaeological interest - Beware a strange and ancient mood that prevails there

Amazing Hiking

Hiking near Sutcliffe Vineyards offers an opportunity to embrace the stunning wilderness of Southwest Colorado. With picturesque trails that beckon exploration, it's a chance to discover the natural wonders that surround our vineyard, providing a perfect balance between outdoor adventure and wine country relaxation.

Sand Canyon and Rock Creek Trailhead - moderate - Across from Sutcliffe Vineyards is a beautiful hike of the red rock canyons. Bring lots of water!

Goodman Point Trail - easy -1.1 mile loop trail located near Cortez, Colorado. Best in April until October

Sharkstooth Pass Trail - moderate - 3 mile trafficked out and back trail located near Mancos, Colorado. Best from March until September - Dog friendly

McPhee Overlook - moderate - 7.1 mile out and back trail located near Dolores, Colorado that features a lake

Boggy Draw Trail - moderate - 8.4 mile trafficked loop trail located near Dolores, Colorado. This trail is mostly used for hiking, trail running and mountain biking - Dog Friendly

Madden Peak - hard - 4.5 mile point-to-point trail located near Hesperus, Colorado. Stunning view of the La Plata Canyon at the top

Priest Gulch and Highline Driveway Loop Trail - hard - 15.6 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Dolores, Colorado - Dog friendly

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