Jennifer's Guidebook
Food scene
We love to stop in the shopping bag to enjoy a warm, country breakfast.
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Stonewall Shopping Bag
6689 CO-12We love to stop in the shopping bag to enjoy a warm, country breakfast.
Local favorite: Garlutzo's Pizzaria! We love stopping in here or ordering take-out pizza when we are too tired to cook after a long day in the sun.
Middle Fork Resort
6878 CO-12Local favorite: Garlutzo's Pizzaria! We love stopping in here or ordering take-out pizza when we are too tired to cook after a long day in the sun.
Fishing
North Lake State Wildlife Area
Great fishing, no day pass needed. Flies and lures only.
Lake fishing, boat rentals. Day passes required. Worms okay. There is even a small restaurant and patio bar area to retreat to when you are done fishing.
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Monument Lake Resort
4789 CO-12Lake fishing, boat rentals. Day passes required. Worms okay. There is even a small restaurant and patio bar area to retreat to when you are done fishing.
Trinidad Lake State Park
32610 Colorado 12Hiking
Small lake at the top of the trailhead, not far from the campground. Great views, nice trails for hiking, and very peaceful. Restroom and parking available, but no picnic tables.
Blue Lakes Campground
Small lake at the top of the trailhead, not far from the campground. Great views, nice trails for hiking, and very peaceful. Restroom and parking available, but no picnic tables.
13 camping sites available, 8 reservable, 5 are first come-first served. The lake is stocked on a regular basis and you have access to miles of trails.
Bear Lake Campground
13 camping sites available, 8 reservable, 5 are first come-first served. The lake is stocked on a regular basis and you have access to miles of trails.
Trinchera Peak is a 7.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near La Veta, Colorado that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and off road driving and is best used from June until October.
Trinchera Peak
Trinchera Peak is a 7.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near La Veta, Colorado that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and off road driving and is best used from June until October.
City/town information
Cuchara is a charming, mountain village tucked on the eastern slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the heart of the Cucharas River Valley. **ski mountain re-opening soon!**
Surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest with all its lakes, mountains, and wilderness, this village is a favorite respite for Colorado hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. At the heart of Cuchara is a quaint downtown area with colorful shops, lodging, and restaurants.
Cuchara offers wonderful views of dramatic West Spanish Peak, one of two geological towers once used as guideposts for traveling American Indians and pioneers.
South of town along Colorado 12, part of the scenic Highway of Legends, are gorgeous views topping out at the 9,995-foot Cucharas Pass. Nearby are abundant opportunities for hiking, fishing, OHVing, and camping, especially at Cordova Pass, Cuchara Recreation Area, and Bear and Blue Lakes.
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Cuchara
Cuchara is a charming, mountain village tucked on the eastern slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the heart of the Cucharas River Valley. **ski mountain re-opening soon!**
Surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest with all its lakes, mountains, and wilderness, this village is a favorite respite for Colorado hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. At the heart of Cuchara is a quaint downtown area with colorful shops, lodging, and restaurants.
Cuchara offers wonderful views of dramatic West Spanish Peak, one of two geological towers once used as guideposts for traveling American Indians and pioneers.
South of town along Colorado 12, part of the scenic Highway of Legends, are gorgeous views topping out at the 9,995-foot Cucharas Pass. Nearby are abundant opportunities for hiking, fishing, OHVing, and camping, especially at Cordova Pass, Cuchara Recreation Area, and Bear and Blue Lakes.
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Pack a light jacket
Even in the summer, the weather tends to get a little chilly in the evenings. Pack a light jacket or sweatshirt to help keep you warm at sundown from the valley winds.
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Bring a packable water bottle
We are located at 7,830 ft. Stay hydrated while you are here and pack extra water to prevent altitude sickness.
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Sunscreen & Bug Spray
It's a great idea to bring sunscreen and bug spray to help protect you from the natural elements.
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Most Vehicles Okay
Our cabin is located right off highway 12 - which means you do not need an off-road vehicle or four-wheel drive to access us at any time of year. In the winter, 4-wheel drive is recommended to navigate the highways, and the county does a great job clearing the roads to keep travelers safe.