Hiking the
West Peak Trail No. 1392:
This Trail intersects with the Vista trail, �Handicapped accessible � and the Apishapa trail, Wade trail. The view from the West Peak Trail are of the Cuchara Valley and North to Greenhorn Mountain and the Wet Mountain Valley. The Culebra Range is viewed to the West and South. The trail is hard for hiking. There are Picnic sites, camping sites, sand parking at the Trailhead. There is a fee required to park at this trailhead.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the West Peak Trail No. 1392
Best Seasons: Summer to Fall
Length of Trail: 2 - 5 miles
Elevation at Trailhead: 11248 feet
Range of elevation encoutered on the hike: 11248 to 13600 feet
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Difficult
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: Travel SH #12 from La Veta to top of Cucharas Pass, approximately 16 miles. Turn Left on County Rd. #46 and continue on dirt rd. for 6 mi. to Cordova Pass Summit and trailhead to West Peak. Then hike 2 mi. to timber line and from there it is another 3/4mi. scramble to summit of West Peak.
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
Local Office: Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
Address:
3170 East Main Street
Ca�on City, CO, 81212
719-269-8500
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