Wahatoya Trail #1304
Wahatoya Trail #1304 is about 12 miles long and rated as difficult due to its length and elevation. The trail traverses the Spanish Peaks Wilderness and is open to foot or horse traffic. Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not permitted.
The trail crosses the saddle between West Spanish Peak and East Spanish Peak. There, the trail turns west and ends at the intersection with Apishapa Trail #1324. Travel 1.5 miles south on Apishipa Trail to County Road 46, or continue west on Apishipa Trail, where it ends at the intersection with the West Peak Trail #1390. This trail has splendid views of the plains to the north, the Wet Mountains and the Greenhorn Mountains.
General Information
The Spanish Peaks Wilderness was established in 2000 to preserve its quality, character and integrity. This area is intended to be a place where the imprint of humans is substantially unnoticed, natural processes are the primary influences and human activity is limited to primitive recreation and minimum tools. Please follow Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics to ensure that this and future generations experience this special place in its natural condition.
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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
Trailhead/Starting Points
Wahatoya Trailhead
Directions
From La Veta, CO, take County Road 360 to the intersection with Forest Service Road 442 (approximately 6 miles), which requires a high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle. Travel 2 miles to the Wahatoya Trailhead.
