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Page 12 2019 Summer Guide World Journal La Veta Trails: Find Your Trail courtesy marilyn russell, la Veta trails The pristine beauty of the Spanish Peaks region offers 130+ miles of multiuse trails for you to experience a variety of mountain, community, prairie and wetland environments. Whether you prefer to gravel, mountain or road bike, hike, ride a horse or a motor bike, fish, view wildlife, or simply want an easy trail to walk with your children, the Spanish Peaks has trails for you. A variety of recreational activities are available for you to experience on the trails in La Veta and Walsenburg. These trails connect you to businesses, recreational facilities, and other activity centers, as well as parks and open spaces. The icons inform you of the uses allowed or amenities available on each trail. Go to www.lavetatrails.org to find links to trails and useful information about each. The links are searchable so you can find the special trails that suit you – dog-friendly, picnic area, difficulty level, and even trails with rest rooms. Trail descriptions cover directions to the trailhead, distance, elevation gain, connections to other trails, and much more. After a day on the trail, visit La Veta, Walsenburg, Cuchara, or Gardner to have a meal, a latte, an ice cream cone, pizza, freshly baked bread, or local barbeque. Shop at the many galleries for original works of art, pottery and jewelry made by local artists. Top off your day with a play, live music event, or a movie. Go to spanishpeakscountry.com and lavetacucharachamber.com to find links to lodging, dining, shops and galleries. Visit the La Veta Public Library website for a link to things to do for all ages and interests and a community calendar http://lvpl.org/things-to-do. trail maps and information San Isabel National Forest Trails - Maps and information can be found at the San Isabel National Forest La Veta Work Center, 103 E. Field St., La Veta, CO 81055. (719) 742-3681. Alternatively, contact the San Carlos Ranger District Office in Canon City at (719) 269-8500. La Veta Trails – www.lavetatrails.org. Trail maps can be printed from the website. La Veta/Cuchara Chamber Information Center is located at Paradise Coffee, 305 S. Main St., La Veta. Hours Thursday-Monday, 6:30-2:00. Spanish Peaks Country: Over 130 miles of mountain, prairie, wetland, and community multi-use trails.
World Journal 2019 Summer Guide page 13 Hike-Bike-ATV Trails Gentle Hikes cuerno Verde & hogback nature trails Both are located within Lathrop State Park on Highway 160, two miles west of Walsenburg. Mostly flat and paved trails that circle the two lakes, and provide exceptional views of the Spanish Peaks, Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, and Greenhorn Mountain. The Visitors Center can provide detail on the hikes. Blue and Bear lakes Four miles off of Highway 12, south of Cuchara. From La Veta take CO Highway 12 south 14.2 miles to Bear Lake/Blue Lake Campground sign (Forest Road 422). Turn right onto FR 422 (dirt) and drive for 5 miles to the Bear Lake Day-use Area on the right. Hiking around and between the lakes provides a taste of the surrounding wilderness at high elevation. Elevation of Trail: 10,480’ Daigre reservoir trail - Wahatoya State Wildlife area This one mile trail is an easy to moderate hike, looping the Daigre Reservoir. The gravel surface trail traverses on the top of a berm on the south side and through woods on the north side with stunning views of the Spanish Peaks and Mt. Maestas. Parking is available at the entrance to Daigre Reservoir. Drive east on Moore Ave. for about one mile to the parking area on the left. Farley overlook This is a short interpretive trail of flowers provided by the Farley Foundation. Parking is available; trail is bordered by a split rail fence. A stone monument is in place with a bronze plaque dedicated to John B. Farley. From La Veta take CO Highway 12 to Cucharas Pass, turn left on County Road 46. Trail Length: 100 feet Elevation: 10,000’ Fiesta park/cucharas river trail This nature trail follows the Cucharas River, starting at the stone wall behind the Huerfano County Community Center in Walsenburg in Fiesta Park at 10th and Russell. It is an easy hike at a .61 mile distance. Parking is available at the community center. School nature trail Located just east of La Veta Schools, this is a .25 mile interpretive loop trail with stone dust surface. Slight rise to the painted benches. The trail passes information kiosks and plant identification markers. There is a beautiful view of Mt. Maestas. Great for families. Dogs on leased are welcome. Parking is available on the southeast corner of E. Garland St. and Birch St. east of the school. Second Street trail This 2 mile, gravel surface trail starts at 2nd Street in Walsenburg and ends at the Walsenburg Golf Course. The trail meanders through pasture land and open range. Trail Connection: Lathrop State Park. To access this trail, go north on 2nd Street in Walsenburg to off street parking at cattle guards. Wahatoya State Wildlife area One mile east of La Veta on Moore Street with parking area on the right. Two lakes, Wahatoya and Daigre provide an opportunity for a picturesque stroll near town. Both are easy to moderate walks with loop trails around each reservoir that are about one mile in distance. Moderate Hikes apishapa trail Turn off Highway 12 at the top of Cucharas Pass onto the Cordova Pass Road. It’s about 12 miles to the trailhead. This trail ties into both the Wahatoya and West Peak Trails providing multiple options from one trailhead. Trail Length: 3.5 miles Elevation at Trailhead: 9,800’ Elevation at Summit: 10,400’ (Elevation Gain 600’) Dike trail From the village of Cuchara hikers can access the Dike Trail by walking up Oak Street to its terminus. Although you will not be able to see the dikes, this trail climbs, then traverses the slope that separates the White Creek and Cucharas River. Trail Length: 3.4 miles Elevation at Trailhead: 8,500’’ Elevation at Summit: 8,800’ (Elevation Gain 300’) indian creek trail The Indian Creek Trail is a 13-mile trail from Bear Lake to Sulphur Springs off County Road 421. It has multiple access points, so shorter sections can be achieved in a day or halfday hike. This trail offers views of Cuchara Valley and the old Cuchara Ski Resort. Trail Length: 13 miles Elevation at Trailhead: 8,600 Elevation at Summit: 10,400 (Elevation Gain 1,800) rainbow trail Located on the Huerfano and Custer County border, this trail can be accessed from Highway 69, five miles south of Westcliffe and then 10 miles south on Custer County Road 119. Spring creek trail Spring Creek Trail begins next to Cuchara Sanitation and Water District offices on Highway 12 in Cuchara. From the trailhead, it is a moderate 1.5 mile walk to Aspen Meadows, a wide-open space perfect for a picnic. Just above the meadow hikers can access the Dodgeton Loop to the north, or Baker Creek trail to the south. Both of these options lead up to Indian Creek Trail. Difficult Hikes lily lake Take Hwy. 69 to Gardner. Go west from Gardner on CR 550. Turn onto CR 580 at Red Wing and follow the road to the traihead. The trail ebgins at about 10,000’ and the lake is at 12,900’. Wahatoya trail From La Veta take County Road 360 for six miles to the intersection with Forest Service Road 442. Four-wheel drive advised for the last two miles to the trailhead. The trail crosses the saddle between West Spanish Peak and East Spanish Peak. It offers splendid views of the plains to the north, Wet Mountains and Greenhorn Mountains. Elevation at Trailhead: 8,400’ Elevation at Summit: 9,800’ (Elevation gain 1,400’) West Spanish peak trail Take Highway 12 to the top of Cucharas Pass, turn east on County Rd. 46 and continue on dirt road for 6 miles to the Cordova Pass Summit and trailhead to West Peak. Hike 2 miles to timber line, and from there it is another 3/4 mile to the summit of West Peak. Start early to get off the peak before afternoon weather develops. Elevation at Trailhead: 11,248’ Elevation at Summit: 13,600’ (Elevation gain 2,352’) 16th Annual Stonewall Century Ride Saturday, August 10 102-mile ride from La Veta to Segundo on The Scenic Highway of Legends. Out and back ride at 7,500 ft. elevation. Hosted by Spanish Peaks Cycling Registration and Information: spcycling.org
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