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Cucharas Canyon


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Cucharas Canyon

Canyon and mesa country in southeastern Colorado. Hike on/off trail.

The Canyon is on BLM land northeast of Walsenburg, CO in Huerfano County. The canyon passes through open grassy rolling hills with a creek at the canyon bottom.  Old growth ponderosa pines, cottonwoods and willows.  
 
Only accessible from the south via County Road 10 from Walsenburg, there are three trailheads to access the canyon. At the northernmost end of the area near the Wilson Crossing TH is historic Kenner Ranch, maintained by BLM.

  • Wilson Crossing - 3.4 mile - 620 ft Elevation gain 
  • North Fork Trail - 1-mile trail that begins at the trailhead on Trinchera Peak Rd 
  • Trinchera Peak Road - 4 mile trail that's good for hiking and backpacking

 

Alternate titles  - 

  • Cucharas Canyon Loop —  13.3 miles, 1610 ft gain
  • Cucharas Canyon One Way — 8.6 miles, 635 ft gain

More information available at BLM Royal Gorge Field Office

  • Suitable Activities: Hiking
  • Seasons: Year-round, March, April, September, October, November
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