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Recreation Region: San Carlos Ranger District

Dodgeton Trail #1302

Dodgeton Trail #1302 is moderate difficulty trail accessed from the Spring Creek Trailhead 1/4 of a mile south of Cuchara on Highway 12. The trail length is 4.25 miles, open to foot and horse travel, as well as ATV and motorcycle use. The trail connects with other Forest Service trails in the area, including Baker Trail #1301, Shortcut Trail #1300a and Indian Trail #1300.

General Information

U.S. Geological Survey topographic map
Cucharas Pass, CO
Trinchera Peak, CO

A day-use fee is charged during summer months at the Spring Creek Trailhead.

No drinking water is provided.

San Carlos Ranger District office

Address: 3028 East Main Street Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-269-8500
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

From LaVeta, Colorado, take State Highway 12 to Cuchara. After 1/4 of a mile south of Cuchara, turn right on Forest Service Road 414 into the Spring Creek Trailhead parking lot.

Nearby Recreation Sites

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated April 17, 2026