Mountain destination alternatives to Alpine Loop?

[dylan.h.brown]

Try the tincup area. All kinds of loops, and if you're truck camping, it quiets down at night (most side x side drivers don't seem to camp). Similar proximity to Texas -- just go up the San Louis valley.

 

[NMBruce]

are you looking to stay in one place or travel? how many days? Coming out of Texas, here are some ideas if you want to travel a route.

Enchanted Rockies Trail. https://www.lifestyleoverland.com/enchanted-rockies-trail/
NMBDR. https://ridebdr.com/nmbdr/
COBDR https://ridebdr.com/cobdr/
UTBDR https://ridebdr.com/utbdr/
AZBDR https://ridebdr.com/azbdr/

 

[grindmonkey]

My wife and I have been spending every summer vacation the last 10 years roaming the Alpine Loop and associated trails in our 2001 LC. While I'd be content going there for the rest of my years, the missus is wondering if we should expand our horizons. Does anybody here know of any scenic mountain trail destinations that could hold a candle to the San Juan Mountains?

Probabaly better off hanging out in TX hill country. Colorado is kinda full ?