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Elevation:
10,520 Feet
Reservation:
No
Season:
Mid-May - Mid-October
From La Veta, Travel South of La Veta on Highway 12 to Forest Road 422 (Blue Lake/Bear Lake Road). The trail begins on the north side of Bear Lake, about 5 miles southwest of Highway 12. Parking is available.
Location Information
This is a multiple use trail, so ATVs and motorbikes are permitted. Indian Creek Trail starts at the north end of Bear Lake and connects the lake with Baker, Shortcut and Dodgeton Trails. The trail follows the contours of the drainages in a rather roller coaster fashion without really gaining any elevation. It ends at Indian Creek which is southwest of La Veta.There is a scenic view about 1/2 mile from the trailhead that leads up a burn scar to (where the unique Limber/Bristlecone forest is growing up). One can look out over Cuchara valley and the ski area. The Baker Trail junction is reached after about 1.5 miles. After 3 miles one can connect with Shortcut Trail and the Dodgeton Trail intersects after about 5 1/2 miles.
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