Basics
- Location:
- 60 miles south of Pueblo
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Length:
- 9 mile roundtrip
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate,
Difficult
- Time:
- 4 to 5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 9800 feet
- Elevation Change:
- -600 feet
- Season:
- Summer - Fall
Description
Apishapa Trail will tie into the Wahatoya Trail at mi.1 1/2 or continue on for 2 miles to tie in with the West Peak Trail. This trail is good for car shuttle because of the trailheads being located on the same county road #46. The trail is moderate for hiking.
Details
Location:
60 miles south of Pueblo
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
9 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Difficult
Difficult
Time:
4 to 5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
9800
Elevation Change:
-600
Season:
Summer - Fall
Useful Map(s):
USGS Quads: Herlick canyon and Cucharas Pass
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Take SH#12 from LaVeta (south of Pueblo) to Cucharas Pass “approx. 16 miles” turn left on County Rd. #46 and travel 10 miles to the Apishapa Trail head located adjacent to county road 46.
