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Apishapa Trail

Apishapa Trail will tie into the Wahatoya Trail at mi.1 1/2 or continue on for 2 miles to tie in with the West Peak Trail. This trail is good for car shuttle because of the trailheads being located on the same county road #46. The trail is moderate for hiking.



 The Basics

Location: 60 miles south of Pueblo
Setting: Mountainous
Difficulty: Intermediate
Difficult
Length: 9 mile roundtrip
Elevation: 600 feet
Trailhead Elevation: 9,800 feet
Time to Allow: 4 to 5 hours
Season: Summer - Fall
Visitor Use:
Map: USGS Quads: Herlick canyon and Cucharas Pass


 Directions to Trailhead

Take SH#12 from LaVeta (south of Pueblo) to Cucharas Pass “approx. 16 miles” turn left on County Rd. #46 and travel 10 miles to the Apishapa Trail head located adjacent to county road 46.






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