How to Get to Cuchara Mountain Park
Driving Directions to Cuchara Mountain Park
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From I-25 (Walsenburg and points North)
Exit Walsenburg head west on US 160, exit La Veta onto State Highway 12, turn right onto Panadero Ave south of Cuchara and follow signs to the Cuchara Mountain Park lot
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From I-25 (Trinidad and points South)
Exit 13b in Trinidad and take State Highway 12 West. Stay on Hwy 12 for about 52 miles. You'll go over Cuchara Pass. Turn left onto Panadero Ave south of Cuchara and follow signs to the Cuchara Mountain Park lot. **In winter driving conditions it is recommended to take the alternative route which follows I-25 North to Walsenburg (follow directions from Walsenburg above)
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From Alamosa/Highway 160
Exit La Veta on County Rd 450, in La Veta turn right onto Oak St until it becomes Highway 12, turn right onto Panadero Ave south of Cuchara and follow signs to the Cuchara Mountain Park lot
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Drive Times
Walsenburg 40min
Trinidad 1hr 10min
Alamosa 1hr 20min
Pueblo 1hr 20min
Raton, NM 1hr 30min
Colo Springs 2hrs
Denver 3hrs