Rocky Mountains · Sandhill Crane Trail

South River Road (CR S-112)

This road heads south from Alamosa through wet meadows and fields that can produce large numbers of wetlands birds, especially in spring. Look for waterfowl, Wilson’s Snipe, White-faced Ibis, and American Bittern. Deer and, occasionally, pronghorn feed in some of the fields. If you stop, be careful to do so in a place where you can pull entirely off the road.

Restrictions: Respect private property, and beware of traffic if you pull over.

County: Alamosa

Directions: From the intersection of US 160 and State Avenue in downtown Alamosa, head south on State Avenue five blocks and turn left (east) on 10th Street. Follow 10th five blocks east to a T intersection with Old Airport Road and turn right (south). In two blocks, keep left to follow South River Road out of town.

Alternate Directions: On the east side of Alamosa center, head south from US160 on State Ave. for seven blocks to 12th st. Turn left and go four blocks to a 'T' with CR 110 S. Turn right and take an immediate left onto CR S-112, South River Road.

Habitat: Wet Meadow

Dates of Access: Open all year (best in spring)
Hours: Any
Ownership: Private
Admission or Fees: Free

Parking: Roadside

Lodging: Hotels in Alamosa

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car.

Delorme: 90 A4

ROC: 135 D4, 151 D1

Latitude: 37.4599272
Longitude: -105.8571714