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Baker Trail #1301
Baker Trail #1301 connects Indian Trail #1300 with the Dodgeton Trail #1302. It is open to motorcycles, bicycles, foot and horse users. Trail length is 3 miles.
USGS Topo Map
Cucharas Pass, CO
At a Glance
| Fees: | A day-use fee is charged for access from the Spring Creek Trailhead during summer months. No fee is charged for access from Cuchara Mountain Park. |
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| Busiest Season: | June-September |
| Restrictions: | Parking limited to Cuchara Mountain Park access. |
| Closest Towns: | LaVeta, CO |
| Water: | No drinking water is provided |
| Restroom: | No outhouse |
| Information Center: | San Carlos Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From LaVeta take State Highway 12 to the Cuchara Water and Sanitation office 1/4 mile south of the town of Cuchara. Turn right onto FSR 414 into Spring Creek Trailhead parking lot. Day-use fee is charged during summer months. Take Dodgeton Trail #1302 approx. 1.25 miles to jct. of Baker/Dodgeton trails.
Another access is from the Cuchara Mountain Park near the old Cuchara Ski Area off Hwy.12. From the parking lot at Cuchara Mountain Park (no fee is charged here) follow the non-motorized trail 1/2 mile to Baker Trail.
Activities
Day Hiking
Backpacking
OHV Trail Riding
MOTORCYCLE ONLY!
Highlights
- 'Queen of the 14ers'
She is the agency’s Colorado Fourteeners Program manager; others simply refer to her as ‘Queen of the 14ers’.
Location