Today Weston is a much tamer place. One interesting way to visit the village is on a driving tour. The town is just one historic stop along the 82-mile Highway of Legends Scenic and Historic Byway between Walsenburg and Trinidad. Tales litter this route once traveled by Native Americans, Spanish explorers, and Hispanic and Anglo settlers. The remote byway also features views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Spanish Peaks in addition to inspiring geologic formations like Dakota Wall and Devil's Stairstep.

The town of Weston offers few amenities for the traveler, but its surrounding natural areas provide some areas for hiking and hunting. Recreational outlets are also available along the county road through Wet and Jarosa Canyons, which eventually winds back to I-25. On the opposite side of town is the Bosque del Oso State Wildlife Area. At the gateway to 30,000 acres of elk habitat, visitors will find camping spots, hunting grounds, and access to fishing along the Purgatoire River.

Map: Weston

Region: Southeast Regional Information

County: Las Animas

Proximity to other towns: Located 77.6 miles from Pueblo, 116.5 miles from Colorado Springs, 23.4 miles from La Veta, 27.9 miles from Trinidad, 31.9 miles from Walsenburg

Population: 1,562

Elevation: 6849 feet

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