Trinchera Ranch

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Trinchera Ranch (Blanca, Forbes Trinchera Ranch) is a historic and expansive private ranch located in the San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado, at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, near the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.^[1] Covering approximately 172,000 acres, Trinchera Ranch is the largest private ranch in Colorado and has a rich history that spans over two centuries.^[2] The ranch has been closely tied to the region's development, agricultural practices, and, more recently, conservation efforts. The Trinchera ranch is home to several of Colorado's fourteeners, including Mount Lindsey, Blanca Peak, and Little Bear Peak.