Cucharas Creek Road
Some of the premier road-accessible high-elevation habitats in the county can be found along Cucharas Creek near Cucharas Pass. Willow and aspen habitats are well-represented along with spruce-fir forest. The road also provides access to a trailhead for the 13,517-foot Trinchera Peak, where ptarmigan may await the determined hiker. The road is partially closed in the winter, and there are lots of downed trees from wind.
Restrictions: Hiking can be a hazardous activity; bring raingear and water, and avoid thunderstorms
County: Huerfano
Directions: Cucharas Creek Road (FR 413/FR 422) heads west from CO 12 about two miles north of Cucharas Pass.
Alternate Directions: Follow CO 12 from La Veta south for 15 miles to Cucharas Creek Road, on your right.
Habitat: Spruce-Fir Forest, Aspen Grove, Streamside Willow, Stream, Krummholz, Alpine Tundra
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: 0
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission or Fees: Free, Fee for Bear and Blue.
Parking: Gravel parking areas and roadside parking
Lodging: Camping
Handicapped: Yes
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car
Delorme: 92 B2
ROC: 152 C1
Latitude: 37.31253
Longitude: -105.13855