Experience the Great American West
Protected Land, Yours to Explore
SAN LUIS VALLEY
<p>Set within Colorado’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the San Luis Valley, Trinchera Reserve & Lodge is one of the largest private conservation landscapes in the United States; on a scale found only in national parks. The Reserve is yours to explore through Trinchera’s High Alpine Safari–a fully customized itinerary experienced across 172,000 acres from high desert and piñon woodland to alpine tundra and three 14,000-foot peaks.</p>


Trinchera exists for one purpose: to protect this land in perpetuity–and invite others into that promise. Days here are guided by experts who steward for the Reserve year-round and make the field feel like home during your stay.
A Remote Destination
<p>The rest of the world falls behind when you arrive at Trinchera. The uniquely secluded setting of The Lodge within high desert mountains and pinyon-juniper woodlands makes the adventure of arriving here an exciting and scenic journey in itself.</p>
Getting Here
A Remote Destination
<p>The rest of the world falls behind when you arrive at Trinchera. The uniquely secluded setting of The Lodge within high desert mountains and pinyon-juniper woodlands makes the adventure of arriving here an exciting and scenic journey in itself.</p>
Getting HereHigh Alpine Safari
Trinchera’s High Alpine Safari is a fully customized itinerary across a vast landscape.. First-light wildlife drives. Native cutthroat trout in waters few have ever fished. Ridge hikes to views that stretch a hundred miles. Backcountry camps at elevation. Expert guides for all seasons. Days shaped entirely around you.
Explore ExperiencesDining on the Reserve
<p>At Trinchera, dining begins with place–local growers, ranchers, and producers, paired with seasonal bounty grown in our garden. Savor inspired fare across the landscape, from meals in the Dining Room with sweeping mountain views to ridge-top lunches packed to travel miles from the Lodge or dinners prepared over an open fire. Menus are elevated and surprising–each an experience in itself guided by the pioneering spirit of our chefs.</p>
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Adventure Built Around You
<p>Your unique Trinchera adventure is built around anything you desire. Each visit to the Reserve is crafted around what moves you – summit ascents, long rides, brisk walks, wide-open views, or quiet discovery. Whether guided or alone, we build custom itineraries that adapt to the changing light, migrating wildlife, and changing seasons. The result is an immersive experience that is entirely your own.</p>
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