Shortcut Trail #1300A

San Isabel National Forest

This is a connector trail between Indian Trail #1300 and Dodgeton Trail #1302. This trail has a 1,200′ elevation gain.

Location: From La Veta take CO Highway 12 to Cuchara Water and Sanitation office, turn right into Spring Creek Trailhead parking lot. Take Dodgeton trail (approximately 2.75 miles) to junction of the Shortcut trail.

Trail at a Glance

Length
1.5 miles
Terrain
Natural
Difficulty
Moderate

Trail Details

From La Veta take CO Highway 12 to Cuchara Water and Sanitation office, turn right into Spring Creek Trailhead parking lot. Take Dodgeton trail (approximately 2.75 miles) to junction of the Shortcut trail.

Maps and information can be found at the San Isabel National Forest La Veta Work Center:
103 E. Field St.,
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3681

Alternatively, contact the San Carlos Ranger District Office in Canon City at (719) 269-8500.