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Highway of Legends
The Highway of Legends travels through an area rich in cultural history, crossing Cucharas pass, with an option to also travel over Cordova Pass. This route provides opportunities to see unique geological formations.
An extension of this byway stretches from the town of Aguilar on I-25 west over the 11,248-foot Cordova Pass, reconnecting to Colorado Highway 12 at Cuchara Pass. The 35-mile extension follows Huerfano/Las Animas County Road No. 46 through the San Isabel National Forest. The Scenic Highway of Legends was designated by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation as a National Scenic Byway in 2021. It is one of 13 America’s Byways® designated in Colorado.
At a Glance
| Fees: | No fee is charged. |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Busiest Season: | May-September |
| Closest Towns: | Trinidad, Aguilar & Walsenburg, CO |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | None |
| Information Center: | Colorado Department of Transportation |
General Information
Directions:From La Veta, travel south on State Highway 12 for 17 miles to the top of Cucharas Pass. Turn left (east) onto County Rd.46
Activities
Scenic Driving
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