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High Point:
10,000 Feet
USGS Map:
Cuchara Pass
Usage:
Heavy
Length, One-way:
4.5 Miles
Ending Elevation:
8,600 Feet
Elevation Gain:
2,800 Feet
Difficulty:
Moderate
Beginning Elevation:
8,600 Feet
Trail Number:
1,302
Reservation:
No
Season:
Mid-May - Mid-October
From Cuchara, Travel 1/2 mile south of Cuchara on Highway 12 to Spring Creek Trailhead.
Location Information
This trail starts at Spring Creek Trailhead, where there is parking, a new toilet and picnicking facilities. It is designated as a multiple use trail, so ATVs and motorbikes are permitted There are loop possibilities using Baker, Indian Creek and Shortcut Trails. This trail winds around a bit during the 1.5 miles to the junction with Baker Trail, but it is fairly easy hiking. Shortcut Trail joins after 3.5 miles. Dodgeton stream is crossed 2 times as you follow the drainage. You leave the drainage and have a fairly level hike to Indian Creek Trail.
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