Indian Trail #1300 - Walsenburg, CO

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Indian Trail #1300

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Indian Trail #1300 is a multiple use trail, so ATVs and motorbikes are permitted. The trail starts at the north end of Bear Lake and connects the lake with Baker, Shortcut and Dodgeton Trails. The trail follows the contours of the drainages in a rather roller coaster fashion without really gaining any elevation.

There is a scenic view about 1/2 mile from the trailhead that leads up a burn scar to where the unique Limber/Bristlecone forest is growing up. One can look out over Cuchara valley and the ski area.

The Baker Trail junction is reached after about 1.5 miles. After 3 miles one can connect with Shortcut Trail and the Dodgeton Trail intersects after about 5 1/2 miles.

At about the 7 mile marker, Bonnett Park is reached. It is a big, open meadow. Then visitors gain about 1000 feet getting to Raspberry Mountain. As visitors drop back down, they travel through ponderosa, scrub oak and Mexican locust. There are some southern exposure red rock formations that are interesting to view and some switchbacks. The trail ends at Indian Creek Road (County Road 421) and at that point visitors are about 8 miles north of La Veta.

This is a moderately difficult 14-mile trail, with elevations ranging from 8,600 to 10,400 feet.

Facilities: Bear Lake Campground is located nearby.

Best Time To Visit: Indian Trail #1300is open summer through fall.

Fees: A parking fee may be charged.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Unknown

Directions: To reach Indian Trail #1300 from Walsenburg, travel west on State Highway 12 to La Veta. From La Veta, take State Highway #12 (1.5 miles) to County Road #421, travel 7 miles west to trailhead. This is the access to the North trailhead.To reach Indian Trail #1300 from Walsenburg, travel west on State Highway 12 to La Veta. From La Veta; take State Highway 12 (16 miles) to Forest Development Roadd#422, turn west and travel 5 miles to Bear Lake Campground. The trailhead is in back of the campground. There is a parking fee charged.

Map: Click here for a map to Indian Trail #1300

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Indian Trail #1300.

Attractions Near
Indian Trail #1300

Dodgeton Trail #1302
Shortcut Trail
The Pike and San Isabel National Forests and The Comanche National Grassland

Address

San Carlos Ranger District

3170 East Main Street

Canon City, Colorado 81212

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General: (719) 269-8500

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