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| Apishapa Trail |
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Trail Number:
1,324
Usage:
Moderate
Length, One-way:
3.2 Miles
Ending Elevation:
11,140 Feet
Elevation:
1,100 Feet
Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate
Beginning Elevation:
9,800 Feet
Elevation Gain:
1,340 Feet
USGS Map:
Herlick Canyon
Reservation:
No
Season:
May - Mid-October
From La Veta, Travel 20 miles south of La Veta on Highway 12. then take Cordova Pass Road 46 to the designated trailhead.
Location Information
Apishapa Trail starts from the Cordova Road Trailhead and junctions after about 3 miles with West Peak Trail. Apishapa Creek is a dispersed camping facility that has no facilities. It is possible to make a loop using this trail, West Spanish Peak Trail and Wade Trail.You pass through timbered areas and can then enjoy the vistas from the dikes as you cross them. The trail continues at a gentle grade The trail goes through an area of open ridgetops, then Bristlecone, Limber and aspen trees; the trail ends on a gentle grade.
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